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Casper

I believe someone would make this statement based on understand that volunteering is looked upon as a beneficial thing to raise someones values for their betterment. It will help them when they are applying to jobs and professional schools. Showing others and the administration that they are people who has a value to be of service to others.

student-580

Casper

I can understand the concerns Ashley may have about what she observed however I would ask her not to jump to any outlying conclusions just yet. Instead, I would present Ashley with the case in which maybe the elderly man may have hearing issues in which caused the PSW to appear as though she was yelling at the man. Also, it could be possible that one of the elderlies illnesses could cause them to be more susceptible to bruises or it could even be bed sores.

student-569

Casper

I think whether or not I would say something to those teenagers depends on the intensity of the situation. Because I was simply just walking by and I could have something very important to do. For example, I may have a very important appointment and in some cases these teenagers can be very aggressive. And it may not be the best idea to just say something immediately or out of my mind if I feel that I'm not prepared for this confrontation. If in some cases I find them are capable to accept other people's opinions or if the case allows me to confront them, I might just say something like, it seems like you guys are surrounding stray cats. Is there anything I can help you with?

student-22

Casper

In handling this situation, I would contact the group member privately, and try to clarify the situation. In a non-confrontational way, I would let them know the discrepancy between what they said about being in the hospital vs being out with a friend of mine. I would kindly ask, if the friend is lying that they complete the assignment in time, so as to be fair to the whole group. I would offer any help necessary, within the bounds of academic integrity. If the member refuses, I would esclate to the group, and we could decide where to go from there (i.e. contacting the professor/TA).

student-555

Casper

This can be a difficult situation as you want to be kind to your friend but you also want to follow the rules of the school. I would first come up to him in a calm and non judgmental way and tell him that smoking on school property is prohibited. I would give him a change to move off of the school yard or stop smoking. If he refused to do so, I would tell someone at the school to ensure that the policy is enforced. I would also want to make sure he is doing okay by asking him if there is anythgin going on in his personal life that I may be able to help with witout overstepping boundaries

student-148

Casper

During my undergrad i used to work at a gas station, in which I had many responsibilites. I had to clean and he;lp customers and also promote the sale of items. One item that I did not feel comfortable promoting were cigarettes however I was still new at the time and was faraid to disobey my supervisor who mentioned that promotion is one of the obligations. Whjil;e not explicitly mentioned I percieved the sitatuion that I would be potentially fired if I were to bring it up. As he was my boss and recently hired me, I was afraid to bring this up to him as their may have been consequences.

student-323

Casper

I am concerned that she may not be fit to drive a vehicle in her condition. Driving under the influence puts herself, the people she is driving and others on the road in danger. However, I do not know the specifics of the situations, the trip may be for later in the day, when the effect of the beers is no longer present, or I may have mistaken a non-alcoholic drink for beer.

student-195

Casper

This is a very multifaceted question with a variety of suitable answers. I believe a key reason for \"non-key\" members of medical staff being forgotten might have to do with brand image and representation. When it comes to a hospital or healthcare environment the symbolism and iconography is focused on doctors, nurses and other caregivers so naturally when it comes to giving praise it would be focused around these areas.

student-79

Casper

Cheryl should not message her friend as this is overstepping a professional boundary. It is the patient's right to let family members know about their health and I do not have the right to do so on my own. If the grandfather asks Cheryl to let their friend know then Cheryl can do that as that does not go against the grandfather's autonomy (as long as no professional rules are breached that are made by the hospital they are shadowing at)>

student-345

Casper

no, I will support him with any decison he makes. as hes in a place of distress he may not be thinking rationaly he put alot of time and effort into school and thus should not throuw that hard earned work way before exploring options to help deal with his situation

student-638

Casper

I believe Ashley should report what she saw to the leadership without assuming, in her explanations, that the bruises and the yelling from the PSW are related.

student-697

Casper

I would start by bringing aside my shy friend to ask if they are okay and if the videotaping bothered them. If they explain that they do not want to be in the video, I would propose to them that we talk to the other friend to ask politely if they could maybe cut out the part where we see the shy friend. This way, the videotaper would still have a part of the video from the event and my shy friend would not be in the video.

student-600

Casper

i think that it can come from trying it and not seeing any benefits. This can be because the person was not informed about how to practice mindfulness. Lack of information on the matter can make us have an experience of mindfulness that is not representative of its full potentiel which can make us not want to do it. Sometimes its because being silent and being concentrated on our thoughts can be stressful and induce anxiety. It can also be cause by a lack of time or optimal organisation

student-629

Casper

I understand this is a dilemma since intoxication on the job lacks integrity, but he is also my supervisor and I do not want necessary trouble. I would gather additional information: why is he drinking? does he have a history of drinking? do others know about his drinking? what about the coworkers and other volunteers - what do they think? I also want to seek online resources such as google and forums to ask others about their opinions and what they would do. I feel upset since he seemed like a great role model but does not appear so anymore, i am also curious to see why he is drinking and if there are circumstances. I would communicate with him first to grasp the situation and advise him to do the right thing by owning up to his mistakes.

student-350

Casper

There was a time when I was working as a Personal Trainer and I came across a client that was very discouraged about her goals and did not know how she would be able to achieve them. More specifically she felt embarrased about working out in front of others in the gym

student-402

Casper

Michelle is going through a rough time, and she has a very real motivator to try to win this competition unethically. However, her actions are still wrong. I would initially approach Michelle and tell her how her actions are wrong. This is a national competition and taking these drugs not only puts other who have been naturally training at a disadvantage, but they also risk Michelle's own health. I would ask Michelle to withdraw from the competition or to stop taking the drugs well ahead of time before the competition. I will tell her that if she does not do this and participate fairly, I will report her. I would suggest other competitions and ways she could make the money to help her mother. If she does not step up on her own, I would report her.

student-259

Casper

This is a difficult situation because on one hand, Sarah is breaking academic integrity and honesty, however, on the other hand she is your best friend. Before jumping to conclusions, I would try to have a private conversation with Sarah if she is comfortable with that. I would ask probing questions, asking her why she wants to leak the exam questions and why she wants to break academic policies.

student-220

Casper

This is discrimination, even if it is fact based. The store owners saw the stealing and generalized the behaviour, assuming that all teenagers steal, which is false and discriminatory. It is unfair to the non-stealing teenagers. However, I understand the store owners perspective as, financially, this might be a good strategy for their store.

student-171

Casper

First I would have an open conversation with Hazel to better understand how she is truly feeling. She may actually really be feeling sick and not faking symptoms due to her exam. It is very legitimate to have nervousness, stress and other emotions manifest into physical ailments. I would try my best to validate whatever Hazel is feeling. I would do my best to active listening and make sure that Hazel feels heard and cared for. Depending on the situation and what Hazel says, I would decide on whether to write a note. I would also consult with her family members to try and understand this situation more. I would encourage Hazel to speak with a counsellor as test anxiety is real and a counsellor could help her come up with useful strategies to cope with stress.

student-255

Casper

My interpretation of this quote is that professionals may not always need to know everything about the job they have. My initial reaction to this quote was that I did not agree with it, for a number of reasons. First, I think it is higihly necessary that we have educated professionals who have had thorough training to ensure that the policies and procedures of their job are being enforced. In some professions, such as healthcare providers, having someone pretend to know what they are doing could be life-threatening, which would introduce a whole host of other issues. On the other hand, some specifics of a job may not need to be memorized. For example, a doctor will not reasonably know every in and out of a complex disorder. Yet, this does not mean he or she should pretend to understand the diagnosis, but it may mean that he or she will use reference materials instead.

student-30

Casper

First of all, I would try not to be angry at my boss. I understand that this loss of money could hurt him and stress him out, so I understand that he would look for a culprit. However, he should not accuse me without proof. I would therefore speak to him privately, ask him why he thinks I stole the money, assure him that I did not, tell him that I can help him find out what happened to the money. If he continues to accuse me, I would contact human ressources as this seems unacceptable and unprofessional.

student-409

Casper

although the healthcare workers, is in the right of deserving respect - i understand where they are coming from. They may be tired, and exhasted but they are not understanding where the person on the subway is comming from. The person asking them to not wear their scrubs in the subway is correct. By wearing the scrubs they might be taking some of the bacteria, viruses from the hospital and spreading them to other places outside the hospital.

student-549

Casper

I cant assume that he took a video of us just based on the camera being pointed towards us, he could have just been taking a selfie or our faces were not in it. First, I would speak to my friend and ask if she is bothered by this and if she says yes, then I would talk to the person taking the video in a non-confrontational manner, and apologize for assuming something and ask if he took the video and kindly remove the video since we feel uncomfortable and my friend feels uncomfortable for taking videos that has our faces in it. I would reach to a comproomise with him, and offer for him to retake the video and thank him if he deletes the video.

student-142

Casper

Since I am Dorothys best friend I would know she spent her time with her boyfriend and may have become dependent on him being around. This would then allow me to speak with her in privately about how she felt about their breakup and ask her more personal questions than if I was a strange. I would then know her favorite things, hopefully and I could suggest we do those together so she didn't feel alone. I would also suggest that she either talk with me or a therapist so she can have a safe place to pour her feelings out so we can get her back out in the world and doing what she likes.

student-54

Casper

I understand why people feel electricity should be a human right, as it is necessary for several aspects of living in modern society. However, it is important to consider the source of electricity. If the government stopped charging for electricity, it would be very difficult to fund access to electricity and our economy may not be able to support that. If the government is able to provide free electricity for everyone without it being a huge financial burden, significantly impacting the economy, then I think people should not be charged for electricity. Otherwise, they should be charged as it would be too difficult to provide the electricity at all if they are not.

student-209

Casper

while in undergrad I was contesting my mark with a teaching assistant who had the power of deciding my grades. I ended up getting extremely frustrated trying to explain my point and got visibly angry. this did not bode to well i had to ask to just leave as I felt i may explode and say things I shouldnt. while my mark was not changed I was happy I left witjhout a worse one or allowing myself to succomb to rage

student-644

Casper

I would not mess with the points to give more to the residents with dementia because, if they were to catch me, they would not feel good about their perofmrance. It is unethical to award points that were not earned. Additionally, if other residents without dementia were not awarded the same points, then the fairness of the game would be compromsed as well. In order to not violate the rules and play with misconduct, I would avoid messing with the points, unless truly

student-152

Casper

Kevin should plan to talk to his empolyee after work one day. He should ask how himself and his famliy is doing. I wold then say \" I have notice some bread going missing in the store lately, do yo know anything about it?\" I the emplyee confessess to stealing it for his family I would let him know I understand that he is a great need and only doing this out of nesscity. I would then work ot a plan for him to be able to take the stale loaf they can no longer be served in the cafe or ofer to set him up with other services that may help.

student-656

Casper

I did make a promise to Sammy, however, although it would be difficult considering I am his friend, I should probably break it because of the legal implications and to maintain justice in society. It would not be just for Sammy to be unpunished for his crime while another person is. Furthermore, I am not a doctor, lawyer, etc. who has a duty to respect confidentiality. I would therefore have to denounce Sammy to the police if he doesnt himself.

student-310

Casper

Homeowners must pay for it as this ensures that the animals are treated in the safest manner possible. To have trained professionals remove and re-locate the raccoons, there will be associated costs to the organizations tasked with removal.

student-637

Casper

I would inform the teens, in a kind, understanding manner, that they are trespassing private property. I would give them time to explain themselves - maybe one of them is related to the owner of the land and would be able to obtain permission from them. If they didn't know the owner, I would notify the teens that they are subject to a minimum fine for trespassing, if they showed that they were not aware that they were on private property. I would also let them know that they are able to dispute the fine.

student-668

Casper

I will first think about whether the inmate has special permission to use the drug or if he is carrying it for any other purposes. To do this I would communicate in private with the inmate about his possession of the drug. If he shows to have no reason or special permission I would report it to authorities.

student-437

Casper

I belive it is important to educate individuals on the importance of having their own voice and standing up for the opinions or concerns in a workplace. Every employee has a right to a safe and welcoming environment, where they should be treated fairly and with grace. When speaking with a higher authority figure, it may seem challenging due to a power imbalance and the nerves that come with speaking up and the potential to have a \"bad -wrap\" with the higher authority figure. In this case, proper training such as educational videos can help improve higher authority and employee conversations so that their can be a positive relationship in place. Also, weekly meetings can be instituted between authority figures and staff in order to raise any concerns and get to know one-another.

student-219

Casper

I would speak up but not in the meeting due to not wanting to embarrass lucas., I would ask to speak to him privately in a nonconfrtoational manner while mainiting professional tonality and body language. I would ask him why he took my idea as is own and ask him if other factors are stressing him out that made him feel to commit this action. At first glance it seems he wants to sabotage me, but maybe he feels stressed because he hasn't been productive recently and wanted to feel like he contributed to something. I would also tell him how i feel and that it hurts me that he tried to take credit for something i did.

student-289

Casper

Though it is possible that other people may be a better fit for the puppy and in a background check by a pet adoption agency they may find issues, I believe they still have the right to adopt the puppy. I think They have the right because he saved the puppy and thus obviously is kind and caring towards animals and further there are many animals that are waiting to be adopted thus if the puppy was put back up for adoption it is possible they would not be adopted.

student-488

Casper

Maybe james noticed the team performs badly when these sets of players are on the court? Maybe james just does not like them? there are lots of potential reaosns as to why so probably talking to james will be best to know why he asked this of kevin

student-509

Casper

I beleive that corporate tax being lower is fine however the way that individuals are using it to escape personal tax is a flawed system and there should specific laws that target the misuse of funding yourself through a corporation.

student-535

Casper

We need to consider that production of electricity comes at some cost. There's infrastructure, people employed by electric companies, etc. In much of North America, our day to day lives do depend on electricity and should be equally accessible to all. With this being the case- this could be something that could be assumed into municiple or federal governemnt regulations... but then we'd all need to understand that we'd pay for this in another way- through increased taxes. Another things to consider is the amount of electricity we use. If we don't pay for our particular use, we can become frivolous with it (ex: leaving the lights on), and people may use more than they need, which would result in increased overall cost which could trickle down to increasing the tax for everyone- which would adversley effect people who have lower incomes. Lastly- is electricity a necessity? We can and have survived without electricty. Much of the world has little to no electric access. So I believe we should pay for the luxury.. however as it's a major part of our life, access should be made as affordable as possible so it can be equally accessed.

student-64

Casper

il doit lui parler dans son bureau en privée de sa découverte de manière non confrontationnelle et non jugemental. Le bien être de son employée est important mais aussi le respect de règles de l eatblissmenet l est aussi. Il doit lui parler pour connaitre les motif du vole et se montrer compréhensif par rapport à ces raisons tout en lui expliquant comment cel a affecte de manière neagrtif les ren=venu du magasin - lui proposer les ressources auxquels il peut beneficer pour l aider fiancieremenr et lui demander de ne plus voler - lui proposer des shift supplémentaires - etc mais si container à voler devoir être plus surtitres dan ces mesure

student-514

Casper

This is a tough situation because I would not want to jeopardize my friendship with Michelle and her plans to help her mother. On the other hand, her use of performance-enhancing drugs is not ethical and fair to the other participants. I would first approach Michelle to discuss the situation privately and share my concerns with her. I would help her find some alternative solutions to help her mother such as grants or help offered by organizations. If she would not listen or be open to the idea, I would share my concerns and tell her I might report her.

student-515

Casper

I don't want to make any assumptions and cause much choas so I would gather more information. I would first try to find the intern that posted that content and have a private conversation with them first. I would let them know about my concern and that this can not only impact my career but theirs as well. After gathering all the information only rthen will I approach my supervisior in a private environment. I would try to explain the situation as best as I can without blaming anyone and resolve the issue.

student-485

Casper

I would not encourage them to drop out without first discussing other options. First of all I would explain that I am very sorry to hear that they are going through this situation and that I am here to support them no matter what their decision is. I would first of all suggest that they discuss the situation with the course coordinator so that they can provide some additional insight or lighten the course work. Alternatively if they still want to drop out I would suggest that they postpone a semester and see how things go, if they ultimately decide to drop out I will support them either way

student-382

Casper

This is a difficult situation because I am worried about the wellbeing of the cat but also about making assumptions. I would first approach the teenagers in a non-confrontational manner and ask them if any of them own the cat and what they are doing with it. If it turns out that I was wrong about the abuse, then I would walk away. If I suspect they are abusing the cat, I would ask them to step away from the cat and call animal services or police.

student-591

Casper

I think either way is acceptable. If Sarah does it, then it is coming straight from the boss who oversaw his poor work ethic. If human resources does it, then he may be more accepting because the third party is also

student-651

Casper

Although the way Jessica's parents are treating her is completely wrong and unjust, I understand how Jessica's concern on being sent to a foster home. However, I believe that I must take action, as child abuse should be taken seriously. I would first talk to Jessica in a private and empathetic manner, and let her know that I am sorry for everything that she is going through. I would then stress to her that her family situation is not okay and that her parents are not treating her well. I would validate her concerns, but also let her know that she could be much happier in a different environment, with caretakers that treat her properly. I would also offer my assistance in the matter to ensure that she will be taken care of differently.

student-121

Casper

If Cheryl messages her friend, it would be a breach of patient confidentiality. This would be especially problematic if the friend did not know about her grandfather's condition yet, and found out from Cheryl, rather than from her grandfather himself. The only time Cheryl should talk to her friend about the grandfather's condition is if her friend is in the room, and Cheryl is doing her job as a healthcare provider.

student-543

Casper

Before I immigrated to Canada, I told my mom that after I settled down, I will come back to take you with me. However, the process of settling down takes much longer than it was expected. When my mother finally got her visiting visa and arrived in Canada six years later, she blamed me for forgetting her behind.

student-558

Casper

This is a difficult situation as i would not want to be late to my exam, which could potentially result in losing time on the exam, or not being able to write the exam all together. However, parking there might result in a ticket which is expensive and could be a financial concern for me. I understand that parking in an illegal spot is immoral and these policies are in place for important reasons. Ultimately I would keep driving around to find a legal parking spot for me. I might have to run into the exam in order to make it, but hopefully if i explain my situation to my professor they would be able to take my persceptive and be empathetic of my situation.

student-426

Casper

I am thinking about the safety of this person, as well as any possible passengers in her vehicle. I am also thinking of how she relies on the income for her living and am aware of how turning this down affects this. However, I am extremely worried about the alcohol consumption and its effect on the ability to function especially in a vehicle. I do not want anyone to be endangered in this scenario.

student-658

Casper

I think there are upsides to both Sarah breaking the news and using a third party. With Sarah it could be beneficial as this is a familiar face, and may seem less corporate and cold. While a downside could be that as his manager, all the resentment and anger towards being fired could be directed at Sarah as they have known each other. Human Resources however would negate this issue as now there is no previous relationship or place for the anger to be harboured. However a representative can make it feel like that employees time was not worth the manager and can make it feel like unempathetic workplace.

student-207

Casper

First of all I would have a private and non judgmental conversation to learn more about their story. If the store can manage the finances, then I would empathise with the customer and accept the refund. If the store is more strict on its return policy, then I would communicate with the customer if they used a credit card that can be tracked on our system, or find the security footage to validate that he purchased the guitar here. I would try to handle the situation calmly and find a solution.

student-339

Casper

This is a difficult situaiton as I want to have a good relaitonship with my coworker but they are being rude and disrepectful. My main concern is making mainitaing a good workplace enviroenment and also being kind to others. I would want to gather more information first and deteremine if a similar thing was occuring at work. If it was, I would approach my coworker invididually and in a non-jdugemental way explain to them that they are saying some hurtful things. I would explain why their comments are hurtful and ensure that they know that I am not judgeing them and that they may not be aware about their comments. If that did not work, then I woul possibly get HR involved. If it was not occuring at work, then I would again speak to them privaetly and explain that their comments are inapprorpaite, if I felt comfortable.

student-57

Casper

I am concerned of the well being of my coworker as well. I am worried that he is going to be upset and offended about this practical joke. I am also worried about the other cowworker becoming angry against me if I tell the other coworker that he is planning a prank on him.

student-667

Casper

Given the state of my relationship with Amy, my first priority would be to try to understand and be mindful of Amy's feelings during the conversation. If Amy had been expecting an award, she may be feeling upset and unappreciated. In this situation, the best way to give an apology is to take responsibility for any errors on my end and to propose a course of action that I will take to try to rectify the situation. I would first approach Amy in a private setting and apologize for the mistake on my end before either giving her the award then or promising to double check the list of recipients going forward before ending the event.

student-94

Casper

This is a dilemma since John should respect the law but it's also incredibly important for the lady to make her medical appointment - she may have imoprtant medical concerns that require urgent attention and waiting may cause her to have a poor outcome. In these situations, I think its important to look for alternatives in which both criteria can be met, and perhaps stopping the bus and asking fellow passengers if anyone has a spare ticket to help this woman out could provide a solution. In y experience, people are often eager to help in these cases. If I were in John's shoes, and none of the passengers offer to help, I would either purchase the ticket myself or allow this lady to come on the bus at no charge, as I believe the medical situation necessitates this potential infringmenet here.

student-416

Casper

Je ne leur donnerais pas nécessairement plus de points, j'essaierais plutôt de les mettre avec les autres résidents pour qu'ils puissent se comprendre entre eux et qu'ils puissent décider de comment ils veulent attribuer des points pour que ce soit juste pour eux. Ils pourraient trouver une façon plus efficace d'améliorer le jeu pour qu'il soit plus amusant pour eux.

student-590

Casper

J'essaierais d'arrêter mon ami de regarder le téléphone de l'hôte, étant donné qu'il s'agit de quelque chose de privé. Toutefois, s'il a obtenu sa permission avant, il s'agit d'une situation différente étant donné que l'hôte a déjà donné son consentement.

student-632

Casper

I would approach this person and ask in a nonconfrontation and polite manner why they are putting garbage on the grass, to avoid generating conflict. It may be the case that this person accidententally dropped something in the bin and is simply looking for it. If the person explains that they are trying to find something I would ensure that I remind them to put the rubbish back in the bin when they do find it. If on the otherhand they are throwing the rubbish for no reason I would explain how this shows a lack of courtesy towards maintence staff and memebers of the public,if the person still won't put the rubbish away I would have to explain that I will report them to the relevant aurthorities

student-253

Casper

It is reasonable for Charlie to be worried as even though he is a minor he is still able to break laws. If the law in that city requires a permit in order to sell any drinks or food or merchandise then Charlie needs to apply to get a permit, as there might be legal reprecussions due to his actions. While he is selling lemonade for a good cause it may still not allow him to get in trouble with the law.

student-453

Casper

First of all we have to consider the loss of merchnadise and how this affects the store and the store owner. By allowing the students to keep comin gthey are suffereing a major loss which can be more consequential throughout the year. This a difficult situtaiotn since it also affects high schools students that don't bring luches to school.

student-660

Casper

I do agree with this statement. Unfortunately, there is an opportunity cost to every choice we make. Sometimes, some choices must be made, but these choices also involve giving up other things.

student-708

Casper

In this context, it appears as though the hospital is making an exorbitant amount of money off of their parking fees. Thus, I believe the parking fees should be lowered. Although the earnings were put towards useful assets to the hospital that will benefit patient care, it comes at the cost of patients being able to afford to visit their loved ones. The hospital should adjust their parking rates such that they are sufficient enough to maintain the parking lot and ensure they can staff the parking lot appropriately, while being low enough that all hospital visitors can reasonably afford to park.

student-208

Casper

While I understand this is a difficult situation, where I do empathize with the student as a TA and feel bad seeing as she has struggled, put the effort in and still felt the need to resort to cheating, I also understand that this behaviour is not fair to the rest of the student body who is not cheating. I would likely single the student out after the exam and inform of what I saw, and tell her that I have to notify the professor about this. I would advocate for the student to the professor and suggest that her reasoning for cheating be explained prior to a punishment being given to her as she may have extenuating circumstances at home that lead to this, Iw Ould explain her history of being a diligent student who comes to office hours.

student-240

Casper

From my expereince, I realised that teamwork may fail when communication is not optimal and not enough collaboration within the team takes place. I believe it is important that each member of the team knows its role and listens to each others concerns to help each other out and work together.

student-624

Casper

It is important to take a step back and understand the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved in this situation. As a doctor, my job is to provide the best care that I can and uphold doctor-patient autonomy. For the institution, their responsibilities consist of ensuring that all rules and regulations of the facility of followed by all inmates. As a patient and an inmate, this individuals job is to follow those rules diligently and not undertake in actions that can be deemed harmful to themselves or others. I would have this conversation with the patient but also try to understand if there were any underlying reasons for them to be partaking in drug use in the prison. Perhaps there is a component of addiction that has been overlooked or just resurfaced. Or perhaps this individual has other sensitive reasons for taking the drugs. It is equally important to bring these reasons to light and provide help, within my scope of a physician. However, it is just as important to ensure the safety of everyone at the facility, therefore the drug use would need to be reported.

student-5

Casper

I would start off by exploring all my options first in order to decide whether to give the refund or not. I would ask my manager or a person in charge if there was any way to by pass the store policies and make an exepection in this case as it is for a medical issue. If there was no way, I would try to provide the customer with other means or resources to financial help such as government provided resources or help them myself in this situation.

student-306

Casper

He meant that curiosity has no limits yet materials and humans do. It can be very dangerous if we are not prudent and careful. Rules and regulations are put in place for safety mesurements. they should be respected at all cost.

student-653

Casper

that the act of being open to new knowledge is the only way to continually learn as a person. I think by experiences he learned so many different views and understanding of concepts thta he realized his own thoughts may not be right and thus he should not only question what other say but also his own beleifs.

student-553

Casper

there are many reasons someone might think students may volunteer to be competitive for positions someone might have previous experience with students such things to rise in their careers, they may have seen their peers do it and have based their judgment based on the available data they collected they could also have observed the competitiveness of job market and realized that students have found this as a technique

student-495

Casper

It was my first season playing with a mens soccer team. Everyone was ages 30 or older, and I was only 19 at the time. Theyve been playing together for many years and have a strong bond/friendship with each other. At halftime of a game, they were discussing tactics since we were losing 2-1. I wanted to give my input about a tactical change we could make, but was too timid. I didnt know how theyd react or if my suggestion was helpful, and was too scared of being embarassed for it.

student-229

Casper

WHile I understand the reluctance of a homeowner to pay for something they do not control, I also value the social responsibility of a homeonwner to ensure that their yard and whatever is in there does not pose a safety threat to the othere=s in their neighbourhood or community. This is especially imortant if the homeowner has children of if neighbours have childre, this is dangerous to the,

student-526

Casper

I believe that this mightbe due to the fact that these workers might not come into direct contact with patients, although they would be handling patients' belongings who potentially may be contaminated. Also, this would lead to the fact that there is a higher media coverage on the work nurses and physicians do, which could lead to people being more grateful towards those professionals, exclusing some other important workers.

student-159

Casper

The interpretation of this quite is that people love to know that the person who is performing a treatment on them knows what they are doing. Confidence is key in a job. If you’re not confident the patient will also not be confident. There this quote is trying to emphasize the importance of confidence in doing your job

student-619

Casper

I would firslty go ask the employee to go take a break, to seperate the two and allow them time to calm down. I would apologize to the costumer for the employee's reaction and ask what the issue was, to try and solve it myself ina more calm manner. Then I would go find the employee to talk to them.

student-573

Casper

I understand why the store owner would put in place such a policy, as it is clear to him that the majority of thefts do come from this age group. However, it does technically constitute a type of discrimination, as he is refusing services to a certain group of people, based solely on their age,

student-578

Casper

I would go up to them and talk with them. I would ask them why are they throwing trash on the ground and ask for them to pick it up and find the nearest trash can and dispose of it there, directing them to any ones I know of. I find people often do this stuff but will throw it out properly if mentioned. If they make a fight I try to calm it down and throw out the trash myself.

student-377

Casper

I would tell him that I understand his worries as theft is a big probl

student-359

Casper

I would likely give the stranger the benefit of the doubt that this is likely not something that they do on a daily basis so I would not confront them. I would instead wait until they moved away and pick up the garbage and put it in the trash. I do not know what is going on with that person and I am not likely going to change or improve their behaviour by confronting them about it.

student-140

Casper

I am in a difficult situation because I do not want to miss my exam, but at the same time, I do not want to get a ticket or get towed. Often times with exams, if you do not show up within the first 15 minutes, you are not allowed to take the exam at all. Given this, I would choose to park on one of the side streets so that I can make it in time for the exam. I have not received a ticket before so I am at less risk of getting into further trouble for that, and this would give me the opportunity to give it my all on the exam.

student-59

Casper

As a coworker it is my duty to hold my peers to a high ethical standard as well as look after company belongings. I would pull my coworker aside and be transparent in my thoughts. I'd tell him/her that I understand it might be scary to look bad in front of the manager but lying is not the correct thing to do. I would tell him/her to do the right thing and tell the manager what had really happened. If he/she is still scared to speak to the manager I'd offer to go with him in attempts to mediate the situation. I would suggest the coworker come to a compromise with the manager about how he/she can make up for the damage.

student-105

Casper

in this scenariothere are many things to consider. jennifer really does love the mission and work of this club so i would understand why she wants to keep forming it. however heather feels hurt by it because she feels excluded by it. i would suggest jennifer speak to heather and seee if they can communicate in a nonconfrontational provate way and see if they can understand each other better. if jennifer syas she is not rrying to exclude her and it is just because of the day and age of the books and heather can see tthat, maybe jennifer can still form it. if heather still feels exclused maybe jennifer cxan offer making another club dedicated to more includive romance on top of the old ramnce to give more variety. i want them both to undertsnad each others perspectives and hopefully come to a compromise

student-99

Casper

Richard should not tell Jessica about the database. While I understand Jessica is struggling, and the database will definitely help her in the short-term, as her friend he should not tell her because it will prevent her from learning how to actually do chemistry. This will harm Jessica in the long-run, especially if she pursues further science education. However, instead I would encourage Richard to offer Jessica support in another way, such as peer-tutoring her, or providing her with other helpful resources.

student-44

Casper

This is a tough situation. I understand the decision to try to reduce the thefts by not allowing these students to come in, however they are also limiting a population of customers based on age. Therefore, I would say that although the situation is unfortunate, this is discrimination.

student-487

Casper

School work can be very stressful, and I understand why my friend felt the need to plagerize. However, I would approach them in a non-confrontational manner and explain that since I know the school has a strict policy against plagiarism, they should not submit the lab report. I would then encourage my friend to speak to the instructor and ask for a time extension so that they can redo the lab in their own work. I would then offer any support and suggest they check out tutors or school resources that could help them complete it.

student-620

Casper

This is a potentially dangerous situation and care is required. My main concern is for the cat in this case. I would approach the group to confirm that the cat was indeed being abused. I would then use a firm tone of voice and tell the teenagers that their behaviour is unacceptable. If they stopped, then I would remove the cat to a safe location (e.g., the humane society). If they continued, I would be required to call the authorities, like the police to remove the cat from the dangerous situation.

student-47

Casper

I would let them know that I am not comfortable with these jokes and try to shift the conversation in a new direction. I would try to bring up a new topic that interests everyone, so we can stop making fun of people, but hopefully still get along with my coworkers.

student-647

Casper

I would try to talk to Jame's parents about how serious the situation is and what the consequences are of they refuse treatment/the transfusion. As Jame's parents, they have a say in his treatment; however, in this situation, I need to keep James best interest in mind as he is my patient. If the blood transfusion is the only way to treat him or give him a fighting chance, and after talking to the parents they do not change their mind, then I am going to have to treat him anyways. I would talk to a hospital administrator or ask for a court order to provide James with the care I am obliged to provide as his physician.

student-12

Casper

I would gather more information and can not act based on assumptions. Having someones arms around her does not mean anything significant. It is possible that they were good friends or relatives and went to the bar to get drinks. I would like to talk to Emily privately first and will like to hear her perspective first before informing Daniel of what I think. I would approach this situation with sensitivity and want to make sure that I do not hurt Emily by saying something that is based on assumptions. I would bring the topic by saying that I saw her at the bar that day and wanted to say hey but she left. I would gradually introduce the topic of being with another man. If she brings it up and says that she slept with him or was unfaithful, then I would encourage her to talk to Daniel about it as it is something that can affect their relationship. If perhaps it is a co-worker or just a good friend, I would not go any further and bury that topic.

student-378

Casper

I would not give the customer a refund, although I understand that they are struggling financially. Because I don't know the truth to the situation, I would offer solutions which would not go against store rules. For example, I would provide a list of reselling companies/services which they could use to get some of their money back, so that it could help them out while not putting my job in jeopardy.

student-213

Casper

I understand that this is a difficult situation since Samantha has helped Hannah a lot but she also he bad spending habits. I would gather more information before making a decision: why does she need the money? does she have any money saved up? why is she asking Hannah for money? If I was Samantha I must be devastated and disappointed if Hannah does not give her money, but Hannah and Michael must be cautious since it is a lot of money. I would ask the opinions of others before making a decision, such as friends and family. I would talk to Samantha about alternative financial decisions such as burrowing from the bank.

student-212

Casper

My main concern is the fairness to all members, and the wellbeing of the no-show student if they try to take credits without any effort. They might facing some difficulties, so I would talk with them privately to see are they experiencing something difficult. If no, then I would tell them that they need to put effort on the project, so we could do the presentation togteher, and I would like to help them. If they do, then I would ask is there anything we can help, and we will help them go through the difficulties, and help them do the project together. If the difficulty cannot be solved, I would like to ask our teacher, and come up a solution together.

student-636

Casper

i report it to my supervisor in a way that is respectful and objective. i will simply say that i noticed a post on the company page and that i was not the one to post it but i beleive that it should be taken down because it could be taken to be offensive. i would emphasize a solution to the problem which is that the interns will ensure that it is taken down and appropriate action is taken, such as making a statement to address and apologize for the post.

student-274

Casper

As someone who is potentially getting recorded on somebody's phone, my primary concern would be the comfort of my friend. I would first want to ask my friend in a private and non-judgemental manner if she feels comfortable being in the video. It is possible that I may have misread her, and she is comfortable, in which case I would not take further cation. However, if my friend discloses that she is unconformatbel with the situation, I would encourage her to ask the person to not speak to the person about this or ask if she would like me to. If I speak to the person, i would first ask them if they are recording us, as they may not be. If they are indeed recording us, I would kindly and respectfully ask them to keep up out of the frame as we are not comfortable with being in the video.

student-104

Casper

My main concern is that Jessica is struggling in the class and could potentially use some extra support. I would privately reach out to Jessica to ask her about her study habits and find out about steps that she had taken to improve her performance. If she had not reached out to the teacher for support then I would recommend that she does that. If she did and still isn't seeing any improvements then I would offer my support to her. I would ask her how I could support her and develop a plan together. Given that Jessica is struggling in class and I do understand that this can be sad and emotionally however I would not feel comfortable sharing the database because this may not solve the issue that Jessica is facing.

student-325

Casper

Although it must be difficult for Jessica, it would be unethical for Richard to tell Jessica about the database. That would be a form of cheating, as she would be using answers that she did not come up with herself. However, I believe that Richard should offer her assistance in any way that he can in order to better Jessica's grades and knowledge about the subject. For example, he can offer to study with her to strengthen her knowledge.

student-252

Casper

To an extent, yes. But there are many factors to consider and I do not think this is ethical behvaiour in practice The poor need food to survive, and they benefit greatly from food being provided to them. However, where is the food being stolen from? The original owner of the food is negatively impacted by the stealing.

student-679

Casper

I think someone may not agree with this statement if they take the stance that education and knowledge can vary vastly by culture, and also by subspecialty. For example, medicine requires a lot of knowledge, but not everyone wants to have this knowledge. THat being said, in this case it may not be right that everyone shares, but an optional virtue that some may opt for. In some cultures, too, education is enforced for certain groups of people, but not as enforced for others. For example, in the United States, education was not pushed for women for so long. They had other dutires that they were socially entiteld too, and while that does not mean that they didn't have a right to education, it meant moreso that they had a right to educating themselves about information pertaining to the tasks they were entitled to.

student-45

Casper

Socartes was a great philosopher. To us today, he had a great field of knowledge. However, as a humble man, he recognizes that there is always more to learn, no matter how much you think you know about a topic. Socrates knows that having such a vision on life only motivates you to seek more knowledge and enhance your understanding of subjects.

student-348

Casper

I would want to have a private conversation with my boss to respectfully explain my side of the story. I would tell him that I was sorry that this had happened and that I understand his concern, but that I had truly not stolen the money. I would suggest that if there's a video camera, that he could review it or ask why he thought it was me rather than another colleage.

student-356

Casper

This is a delicate situation as Kevin as a professional olibgation to the company, but it may be morally difficult for him to reprimand an employee who has food insecurity with his family. It is best Kevin asks to have a private meeting with the employee to talk about what was seen on the cameras, and if necessary have it ready to show him. It would likely be helpful to suggest other ways he can get his family food, such as food stamps, taking on more shifts, and other charitable organizations. At this point, i dont think Kevin needs to fire him, and just let him off with a warning.

student-563

Casper

Firstly, I would approach my supervisor in a private, non-judemental or confrontational manner. I would thank her for her help and let her know how I value her importance. I would ask my supervisor if she was intoxicated. I would express to her how this is not appropriate, however, empathise with her and create an option for her to discuss any struggles with me. I would encourage her to come forth and tell her supervisor of this as I explain to her this is not ehtical conduct. If she fails to do so, I will act with integrity and come forth and tell her supervisor.

student-241

Casper

Although as a physician, I have a duty to upload the privacy of all my patients. Being a physician in a prison has other responsibilities as well like ensuring the safety of the other inmates. I would speak with the inmate in a private and non-confrontation manner and inform him that this is not allowed. I would encourage him to report the drugs and give them to the police guards. If he agrees, I will not report this. If he does not agree, I will have to report the drug use because this is against the prison policy and it can be harmful to this patient and the other inmates.

student-172

Casper

This scenario requires balancing ethics with professionalism. It is unclear the nature of my relationship to my co-worker, if this has happened before, and the overall team dynamic. On one hand, it is unethical to claim someone else's ideas as your own and receive praise for it; speaking up would award praise and credit the right person. On the other hand, it may be viewed as unprofessional to speak up and interrupt the meeting with this issue. I would try to handle this professionally while making it clear that I developed the idea, for example by politely asking Luca questions about the idea that he would not be able to answer, and I could step in to suggest things. I would also have an open discussion with Luca after the meeting about why he took my idea and how we can move forward as team members.

student-34

Casper

I want to make sure that my intentions are in the best interest of my friend Jacob. My main concern is his health and well-being, thus as a friend I want to make sure he is taking care of himself. I would have a private conversation with him and ask him kindly how he is doing in his health journey and if his physician reccomened any diet regiment into his daily life. If he says yes, and that he should be on a strict diet, i would advise him to listen to what his physician says and that we could order something closely related to his diet. If he says no, i would advise him to follow up with his physician or nutritionist in order to increase his health and wellbeing. In the end, i want to ensure a medical professional guides his health and wellbeing, but as a friend i can recommend some healthier options if he is open to it.

student-157

Casper

If I had previsouly told Lucas that idea and it was clear when I told him that he did not come up with it himself I would have a private chat with Lucas to determine why he stole it. If he had jsutfiable reasons like he needed a promotion because of a new child I would keep quiet and help him develop this idea so that it works. If he has no justifable excuse I would tell him that is was morally wrong to steal my idea but still keep quiet and began working on problems that the idea may face. There is always a future opporunity to improve the idea and next time I will not share it with him. Right now howver it would seem desparate for me to tell others it was my idea, which may discredit my suggestions in the future.

student-431

Interview

Yeah. This idea of a bonus fee per doctor visit for me, on the surface of things, it does not sound like a really good idea. The reason why is because it will create scenarios where nonadherence may arise. And nonadherence as a prospective physician assistant, I understand how risky and how dangerous that is. By nonadherence, I mean the fact that a lot of patients or potential patients may see that cost and not think that their particular condition is worth going to see the doctor for. For example, an older patient who may experience headaches. A headache could be an underlying factor, an underlying symptom for a much more severe condition like a stroke or some forms of diabetes or other heart disease. So that could create some confusion and that could all stem from that additional cost that comes from those visits. And another way I could see nonadherence coming up in this scenario is through patients just not following through with additional follow-ups, for example, or prescriptions. In my experience, when I was volunteering at a family walk-in clinic in the Peel region of Ontario, I've spoken and had conversations with some patients who did not feel like going through with their prescription was worth it. One person who I was having a chat with a few months ago during the middle part of my journey as a clinical volunteer told me how he had some form of eczema. And there was this cream, this topical cream that was prescribed to him by the physician at the clinic. But he was telling me how because of how expensive and pricey it was, that he didn't feel it was necessary or worth it to follow through with it. But now we can see that and how it's reflected in this scenario where some patients may see that cost and think that it's way too hefty and not follow up with what a physician may suggest or a prescription or another visit or a visit to another specialized clinic. And these are all factors that do come into play when creating this new policy. But one positive impact that I could see come out from this new change could be the decreased wait times as some patients may see that their condition isn't as serious or necessary to visit a doctor. And that could overall in the long run decrease how many patients there are in a clinic at a specific time. But once again, that does intertwine with the negative impacts because if a patient feels like symptoms aren't as serious, where do we draw that line? Where it becomes serious or where it may be part of an underlying disease that may be more serious? So that is yeah.

student-797

Interview

This is a sensitive situation that requires compassion and transparency. As the surgeon who discharged a now deceased patient, the family deserves answers. First, I would thoroughly review the patient's file, my discharge notes, and consult other providers involved to understand the full context that led to discharging her. This will help me better explain my rationale to the grieving family. I would invite the family to meet in person if possible, or by phone/video if needed. Without making assumptions, I would let them express their feelings and ask questions without judgement. I understand their pain and confusion at losing someone they expected to recover. I would walk through the treatment plan, health status at discharge, and reasoning in simple, clear terms. If I cannot fully answer a question, I would connect them with a provider who can. Most importantly, I would acknowledge the enormous difficulty for the family, validating their emotions. I would offer as much support as I can, meeting again if desired, and connecting them with counseling/community resources during this devastating time. My priority is being transparent about decisions made, while also providing compassion and support to help the family through grief over losing their loved one. Open communication and empathy are essential.

student-789

Interview

From what I understand in the prompt, I'm a physician. A 16 year old patient comes to me and wants a specific procedure. Her parents are in disagreement with that procedure. I'm kind of asked, who do I have to listen to in this situation? This is actually a very difficult situation. The ethical dilemma is here on think. First is autonomy versus being able to make a well informed decision and regarding the family's dynamic. Before I say what I would do, there's many perspectives I have to look at. At first there's a perspective of the patient, the 16 year old. Then there's a perspective of the family as well. And the last perspective is the perspective of the physician with the relationship with both the family and the patient. I'm going to discuss a bit of pros and cons within each perspective. In the perspective of the patient, the patient comes to the physician with trust. They come with, I don't know what the procedure is. This can be a life changing procedure. It can be a procedure that can enhance confidence. It can be a procedure that can treat an illness. Depending on the situation, I think if a patient comes to you with trust, that trust should be taken without the most importance. By accepting that procedure and doing it for the 16 year old, you're allowing them to keep having that confidence of physicians. If you don't do that treatment, you can possibly hinder a future relationship with the physician because the 60 year old might be upset and might not want to seek medical attention anymore. These are important things to consider. The family's perspective, I think it's a very similar perspective to the child. I know that in most cases, a family really wants what's best for their child. I know that they're looking out for the best interest of their child. We have to understand that maybe they're scared of this procedure. Maybe they don't know what the procedure entails and what the actual reason behind why the 16 year old wants that procedure. Lastly, it's the physician. The physician, I think, in this situation has to be well informed of the decision he's taking, because he has to make sure that the patient is well informed, that the family is well informed, that he tries his best to keep the relationship as positive as possible through this whole interaction with the disagreement within the family. For what I would do, if I were to listen to the patient or the family, this is very contextual based. I have to speak with the patient. I have to determine and see if they're in the mental capacity to make such decisions on their own. I have to understand if they understand the risk and complications of the procedure. I also have to see if this is a medically necessary treatment as it might not even be medically necessary. I have to gather that information. I have to know the reasoning of why my patient wants to have this procedure and if they're in the consent, if they're in the capacity to make the decision. If I can tell they're mature enough to make that choice on their own, I don't know if there's an age of consent in Canada, but I would grant that procedure to that patient should it be legal. Now, if they're not in the capacity and they don't understand what's going on and they want to do it for unnecessary reasons and put unnecessary risk on their body, and I can cause kind of harm to them by doing this procedure, I would not offer the treatment and not because I would listen to the family, but because I don't think it's the right course of action medically. But in either case, I think the approach I would take is to see if they're well informed, if they have the capacity to make that decision. After I make that choice, regardless of the choice, I will show that I still care for the patient. I will remain as a kind of shoulder to lean on for knowledge after the procedure to give them access to post depends if it's operations like post operative care or follow up procedures or follow up visits to see if that procedure went well. I will also speak with the family and let them know why I made my choice, that I didn't just do it to undermine them, but I did it because I believe that that procedure was medically necessary and that their child had the capacity to make that choice. But in large, I would try to keep my relationship with both the patient and the family as positive as possible as this may have long term implications on them wanting to seek medical attention and it can have long term negative consequences if I don't maintain that relationship, if they trust in the medical system.

student-832

Interview

The prompt is to discuss gambling in the larger sense and its implications for society. There are a lot of pros and cons to gambling. It is seen as a recreational activity - it can bring people together, give them something to do, be a stress reliever, or just fun if you go to a casino or buy a lottery ticket. Those are considered forms of gambling that can be harmless. However, gambling also has significant downsides in that it can become addictive. Once addicted, it is very difficult to break the habit and can impact not just the gambler but their family and friends. It's difficult for addicted gamblers to see when they cross a line. Addiction is an illness that needs to be treated as such. If someone with a gambling problem asks you for money, it's important not to give in right away. You need to convey worry for what they'll do with the money. Remain calm and not argumentative or accusatory - that doesn't help in these situations. Approach delicately. Recommend solutions - say you're coming as a supportive friend who has looked into resources that can help, some form of rehabilitation may be necessary because you want them to avoid further harm. Identify you're trying to help, not control. Ultimately it is their choice to seek help, but your role is to facilitate that discussion and encourage them to reach out. Gambling can have really detrimental impacts - I've heard of people losing homes, affecting family. I don't think the pros ever outweigh the cons. It can become a very harmful habit. I personally don't enjoy gambling, so maybe I'm biased, but I recognize it can be fun and social for some. Organizations that run gambling have a duty to not promote unhealthy behavior and provide resources for those who become addicted. Friends and family have a duty to each other, and the community has a duty. But organizations like OLG have a responsibility to ensure they don't promote unhealthy habits and provide resources for gambling addiction.

student-812

Interview

The most important thing is to understand my cousin's level of maturity. For a very young child, I would keep the explanation simple and clear. But for an older cousin who could grasp a more meaningful discussion, I would have a deeper conversation about the benefits of volunteering. First, I would ask about his current opinions to see his existing knowledge. I would challenge him with questions about how volunteering has helped people he knows, to expand his understanding of its community impact. I could use relevant current events or local examples to illustrate how volunteers create positive change. I would tie this to my cousin's own passions. If he loves animals, I may talk about our local humane society that relies on volunteers to provide services. I would help him identify causes he cares about so he can find fulfilling volunteer opportunities, rather than forcing unrelated experiences. Volunteering is most rewarding when you follow your passions. Additionally, I would share my own volunteering experiences and the profound impact they've had on me. Hopefully through thoughtful discussion tailored to his maturity level, I could open his mind to the personal benefits volunteering can provide, just as it has for me and others I know. My goal is to encourage him by educating in a way he can understand.

student-793

Interview

The issue here is that if she continues this behavior, she will likely get an undeserved high grade, which is unfair to other students. However, I understand the pressures she faces to get a high GPA for medical school admission. I would approach her privately in a non-confrontational manner to gather more information on her motivations. If it was solely to get a high GPA, I would explain that this dishonest approach is unacceptable, but offer to help her find other interesting courses instead. If she agrees, I would gladly assist in finding an alternative. If she declines, I would urge her to confess to the professor so he can make appropriate adjustments. And if she refuses, I would inform the professor myself. I would apologize to her, but explain I must act with integrity. This allows us to maintain academic honesty while making an ethical decision before she improperly benefits.

student-723

Interview

In comparing laughter to medicine, the main point is to emphasize the vital role emotions play in people's health. No matter your medical expertise or technological proficiency, a crucial aspect is empathy. Being able to express kindness, care, and positive emotions through smiling, welcoming body language, and laughter is key - especially with distressed populations like children in healthcare settings. The statement underscores the significance of emotions, which I hope to apply in my medical career. Medical knowledge is important, but emotional intelligence and the ability to connect matter immensely too. This reminder to incorporate compassion and positivity will guide me as I work to improve patients' wellbeing.

student-729

Interview

I have not considered any other careers besides being a physician because my whole life I've wanted to care for patients, and help them advocate for themselves and their own care as well. I want to devote the rest of my life to helping patients advocate for their own care. Although I have a deep respect for other health professionals and I would love to work with them in contributing to the patient care experience, I believe that being a physician will fulfill this desire. As a physician, I can ensure that patients receive the best care possible. I want to ensure that patients receive the best care possible. As a physician, I can ensure that they receive this care.

student-817

Interview

I agree this problematic behavior cannot be justified despite Dr. A's strong surgical outcomes. Fostering disrespect erodes team cohesion, which harms care quality. If staff feel constantly disrespected, they will be less motivated, compromising patient outcomes. Allowing this culture risks trainees emulating such conduct, propagating disrespectful patterns. Treating patients dismissively dehumanizes them, infringing on their rights and dignity. Research shows dehumanization impairs care. Though Dr. A's individual metrics are strong, condoning this behavior will enable greater harm long-term. A disrespectful environment will breed future disrespectful practitioners, eventually degrading care for countless patients. While short-term surgical results matter, the downstream effects of normalized mistreatment pose too great a risk. Upholding patient dignity and nurturing collaborative team cultures must remain paramount. Overall, Dr. A's pattern of disrespect cannot be justified solely by immediate outcomes, as it threatens patient wellbeing and staff integrity in the long run.

student-828

Interview

The prompt I'll be discussing centers around Dr. Chong, a physician who has been recommending homeopathic remedies for his patients. Homeopathic remedies are an alternative form of medicine involving biological materials from plants or animals. As stated, there isn't enough evidence that this actually works. Furthermore, Dr. Chong himself doesn't believe they work, but he assigns these treatments to patients with mild or subjective symptoms because he thinks they won't cause harm and will provide reassurance. I'm asked to discuss the ethical problems with this behavior. First, Dr. Chong doesn't believe the treatments work but makes patients think they do. This takes away from treatments patients could or should be getting. He's brushing off concerns because he thinks they'll naturally subside. This violates the principle of "first, do no harm." While he may not directly cause harm, he causes patients to not seek other treatments because patients often trust their doctors, especially long-term. So long-term patients may not get second opinions and will take ineffective treatments. It's based on his personal assessment that symptoms are mild or subjective. But misdiagnoses occur, and he puts patients in danger of not seeking other opinions or treatments that could actually help. Under the CanMEDS framework, doctors should be community health leaders, but he is failing by promoting unproven remedies. Even non-patients may start believing these work if they know someone recommended by Dr. Chong. They may disregard other professionals' advice. Dr. Chong has failed as a health expert by giving legitimacy to this medicine. Other physicians may have patients citing Dr. Chong, thinking if he recommends it, it must work. More people may believe in homeopathic remedies even though there's no evidence. Lastly, it works like a placebo, but there's not enough evidence that placebos have the positive effects Dr. Chong believes. In summary, he violates "first, do no harm" by dissuading patients from effective care, fails as a community health leader by promoting unproven remedies, and fails as a health expert by legitimizing homeopathy despite lack of evidence.

student-811

Interview

As a doctor, your first role is to prioritize the patient and act in the patient's best interests. So of course, if the patients feel as if they want a different doctor, then I would oblige and try to help them find a different doctor that is a better fit for them. However, as a physician, you have a responsibility to be professional and try to better yourself and try to be the best you can be. So I would first reach out to the family and ask them what exactly I might have done wrong and what exactly I could do to be better in situations like this, because I want to learn from my mistakes and be better for the next patient. Maybe this bedside manner difficulty was because I was from a different culture than the patient. So in order for me to be a good health advocate and have cultural competence enough to give equal high quality care to patients from all different backgrounds, I have to try and figure out what the root of the problem is so I can address that problem myself. Lastly, as a doctor, you have to be a good communicator and build a good relationship with your patient and be able to empathize with them, explain things to them in a way they can understand and make sure that they have all the information that they need. So if I was not clear enough or not sympathetic enough to the patient situation, that I need to know so I can adjust my approach moving forward with different patients. I would also ask the family if they would like to give me an opportunity to fix my bedside manner and make it suit their needs better. And if they say no, I would of course tell them that's totally fine, and try to give them options of colleagues who might have the kind of bedside manner that they are most comfortable with and what they're looking for.

student-806

Interview

The issue of legalizing marijuana in the Canadian healthcare system is complex, with several perspectives to consider. Some potential pros include providing a regulated source to offset potentially contaminated black market marijuana, and easier access for patients who use it medicinally, like cancer patients for nausea relief. Cons could be increased accessibility leading to misuse if public education on safe use and effects is lacking. Dangers like impaired driving are a concern if marijuana use is not informed and responsible. A regulated government source can ensure safety standards and avoid spread of illness from contaminated sources. At the same time, wider access must be accompanied by public education campaigns on potential side effects and safe, responsible use. Strict impaired driving laws should be upheld. If use is informed, overall costs to the healthcare system may be reduced compared to problems caused by dangerous substances like opioids. But appropriate regulation and education are key to maximize public health benefits and minimize harm. There are reasonable arguments on both sides, so thorough assessment of public health impacts is needed if considering legalization.

student-774

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I don't believe reaching a certain age alone is reason enough to require someone to give up driving. Doing so restricts their freedom and autonomy which can negatively impact the patient-provider relationship. As a prospective healthcare provider, I aim to treat people equally regardless of age, gender or other factors. This perspective comes in part from an experience I had volunteering at a family medicine clinic. An elderly patient in his 80s came in with his adult son. My fellow volunteer, who was around my age, spoke only to the son as if the elderly man couldn't express himself. I could see the change in the elderly man's demeanor as he apparently felt dismissed and limited. This illustrated to me that we shouldn't make assumptions about capabilities based solely on advanced age. Where do we draw the line about being too old or too young? Imposing restrictions due to age alone can lead to inequalities. I strive to avoid discrimination and value each individual while providing care.

student-778

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This is a tricky situation as I understand both sides of the family, and it's a very big decision that will impact many people including the family and baby. I grasp the father's perspective - if she proceeds, she can focus on her career and provide financially for the family. I also see the mother's concern about potential health risks to the baby from in vitro fertilization. I would first approach the older sister privately and non-confrontationally to gather more details on her motivations. I would suggest she research the scenario further to make a more informed choice. I would urge her to consult others she cares about for input. I would offer to help care for the baby if she decides to proceed. This allows us to come to a thoughtful decision while exploring options and impacts. By gathering more information and perspectives, we can support her through an ethical process to reach the best outcome.

student-725

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Today I'm asked a question - in my clerkship, I coincidentally am placed with my best friend. My best friend is continuing to share stories about their patients, calling them by their name and sharing details about their condition as well as their behavior. I'm asked what ethical issues I can foresee arising from this situation. I think right off the bat, the first thing that came to my mind was patient confidentiality. As a physician, you have a responsibility to keep patient information confidential, especially with the public. Another issue I can foresee happening is creating bias in myself. Because we are in the same clerkship and ward, I can foresee myself caring for some of these same patients. Knowing their name, condition, and behavior from my friend's stories might influence my own perceptions and biases before ever interacting with them myself and being able to form my own opinions with an open perspective. The last issue is jeopardizing trust and the workplace environment. If anyone were to find out, this could jeopardize trust not only between my friend and their patient, but also among colleagues and staff. Conversations can be misconstrued as gossip or rumors which can really affect workplace morale. As we're just starting out, we want to make good impressions and really practice those ethical standards we preach. So I can foresee that causing mistrust. However, I think it's important to communicate with staff and have opportunities to debrief and discuss cases, whether with friends and family. But there are ways to do that while respecting confidentiality. In my experience on a suicide hotline, those conversations were incredibly emotional and taxing. Without being able to discuss those feelings with other volunteers, it would have been very challenging to continue. So I think it's understandable to have these conversations and debrief cases with colleagues, but to do so without giving specific patient names or conditions so it remains confidential. I would encourage my friend to reframe the conversation to how they were feeling or if they wanted general medical advice rather than specifics about the patient. As an aspiring physician, collaboration is important to get perspectives on challenging cases, debrief, and take care of our mental health. Diverse perspectives can help patient care too. Perhaps my friend was misreading a situation and I could give a better outlook for them to go back with empathy and provide better care. So collaboration is essential but confidential.

student-808

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This is a difficult situation since the husband is unaware. If he found out, it could damage their relationship. However, he may already know the truth. I would first approach Linda privately without her husband, since we've confirmed it's her biological son but not his. Due to confidentiality, we can only discuss with Linda initially. I would present the results and ask how she wants to proceed - if she wants me to share with her husband, I can. But ultimately, it is her decision and I would respect her preferences. If she does not want me to disclose to her husband because he is not the father, I would not do so. I have to abide by her wishes given the son is not his. My priority is having an open discussion with Linda first and then honoring her choices on how to handle this sensitive situation.

student-734

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In this complex situation, I would aim to uphold my duties as a medical professional while also seeking to understand the individual's perspective. I would have a private conversation to gather details on their concerns with being hospitalized and empathize with their reasoning. Perhaps past hospital trauma is fueling this behavior. Recognizing the motivations behind their actions is key. I would offer emotional support and tailor my approach to accommodate their needs with sensitivity. This may involve being mindful when providing medical advice and directing them to additional mental health resources. My priority is fulfilling my role as their provider while also showing compassion. By listening and gaining insight into their viewpoint, I can better serve this patient in an ethically sound manner that addresses both their medical and emotional needs during a difficult hospitalization.

student-748

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This can be a challenging situation. Doctors want to promote life and want their patients to live long and spend time with family. However, we have to consider the patient's feelings and quality of life with a critical condition, which can be extremely difficult. I believe physician-assisted suicide could be ethically appropriate if the patient is making a fully informed decision and is aware of alternatives like palliative care and the impact on loved ones. If after thorough discussion and reflection the patient still feels strongly that assisted suicide is the right choice, and the physician is comfortable proceeding, they should be able to move ahead. The key is ensuring it is truly the patient's autonomous, informed choice, with full comprehension of all options. If those conditions are met, then physician-assisted suicide could be conducted ethically.

student-754

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To start off, I would immediately acknowledge the owner's and customer's complaint over the subpar quality of the food. The rationale behind my first action is to hold myself and our team accountable. After acknowledging and addressing the problem, I would speak with the two employees about our performance and how we could improve our cooking techniques. I feel that reprimanding the two underage employees is unnecessary due to the potential impact on morale and their trust in me as a manager. Additionally, I would need to gather information from my team as to why they could not cook the meals properly - was it due to how busy they were, are we currently understaffed during a lunch rush, or did I not train them properly on how to cook a burger? To conclude, I would first apologize to our franchisee on our subpar quality for the last 30 minutes. Then I would inform and retrain my staff or make adjustments to better accommodate our workload.

student-717

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As a physician determining if medication side effects are worthwhile, I would first consult the patient about their priorities. I would compare the severity of their disease and its impact on their quality of life to how potential side effects could affect their daily living. For example, I would ask if side effects like nausea, weight gain, or depressive symptoms would be acceptable trade-offs for treating their condition. The patient's preferences and values are most important, so I would have an open discussion about whether mitigating their illness or avoiding side effects is more vital for their wellbeing. By eliciting the patient's goals and weighing the risks versus benefits together, we can make the best personalized medical decision. My aim is understanding what matters most to the individual when evaluating treatment options and potential consequences.

student-732

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In this scenario, my best friend tells me that he is a compulsive gambler and he asks for my money after discussing the broad implications of gambling on society. The first thing that I would do is gather as much information as possible. I will try to ask about his personal circumstances. They mentioned they don't have any money to buy even food - can they elaborate on that? What do they mean by no money? Are they in the negatives or barely getting by? In addition, are they in any form of danger? As of now, they mentioned needing to pay back loan sharks. Are they currently pressuring my friend or potentially threatening them? Third, if they don't have money now, how are they affording housing? If renting or paying a mortgage, how will they pay next month? Lastly, I have to provide empathy, listen non-judgmentally. Gambling addiction is like any addiction - it's very hard to quit, not just a matter of willpower but brain connections. So I want to support my friend without judgment. With that in mind, it's important to think about my friend's family. Have they reached out to family for money? Do they know about the gambling? How is their relationship after finding out? I want to consider their wellbeing and how I can support them too. Lastly, what kind of societal help has my friend sought out? For example, if they can't afford housing, have they reached out for housing aid, addiction counseling, financial aid? What societal help have they received or reached out for? So after gathering information, it's important to decide on my actions. I want to help my friend but not feed the gambling behavior. I will ask them to elaborate on using the money to "win it all back" - does that mean more gambling? I will let them know I'm happy to help pay back the loan sharks so they aren't in danger, but won't support gambling as a way out. So if they agree to pay back loans only, I will give the money. Then I'll try to connect them to addiction resources, financial aid, housing aid, etc. to guide them away from gambling and towards sustainability. That concludes my answer. Please let me know if you have any follow up questions. Thank you.

student-809

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There are many reasons I want to be a doctor, but my personal patient experiences were what first made me want to pursue a career in medicine. When I was 15, I was in and out of the hospital for about a year due to a recurrent parapneumonic effusion. To be perfectly honest, I wasn't the best patient. I was really frustrated because I was a high achieving student athlete. I was missing a lot of school and practice. But I met some amazing doctors who really listened to my worries, my concerns, and they made me feel very understood. I felt like they saw me for the person that I was rather than the situation I was in, and they could kind of see past my teenage angst, and they would joke around with me about when I would rank their nasal endoscopy skills or talk to me about my biology homework. They also helped to develop a treatment plan that would allow me to get back to my training and get back to school. Those experiences inspired me to want to do the same for other people. I want to pursue a career in medicine so that I can make other people experiencing chronic illness or other medical issues feel seen and understood, advocated for during these really difficult times. But with that being said, a career in medicine is very challenging. So I wanted to make sure I explored my options and knew that this was for sure the direction I wanted to go. A couple of years ago, I started volunteering at a family medicine clinic in Stratford. And last year, I completed an internship at a hospital in Peterborough through my program. These clinical experiences really confirmed that this was the path I wanted to take. I honestly can't see myself doing anything other than being a doctor. Through those experiences, I learned how interesting the human body was. It's so complex. But there are also the problem solving skills and critical thinking skills that are required to develop a treatment plan and diagnose patients. It reminds me a bit of a really complex puzzle, putting all of these pieces together for each patient to create the optimal treatment plan. I just think it's so interesting. But also, you have this science aspect integrated with the social aspect of medicine. You're collaborating with a healthcare team. I really value being part of a team. I was part of a team sport for many years, and so I really enjoyed that aspect of medicine. But also you're collaborating with patients. I feel like the social aspect of medicine would keep the job really interesting because you could have ten patients who all have the flu, but your interactions with them are going to be so different because every person is unique. I really enjoy how I can have both the science aspect and the social aspect because I enjoy working with people, and I also enjoy science. I feel like that's kind of unique to medicine. The last reason why I want to pursue a career in medicine is because it would allow me to be a lifelong learner and continue with research. I'm currently finishing up my Master's degree. I'm very passionate about my research, but with research, sometimes you don't get to be the person to apply your findings. In medicine, I could continue with research to some extent and continue with some research projects and stay involved in that research community, but actually get to apply those findings to a clinical setting and see the results of that research, which I feel would be so rewarding. And so that's a huge reason why I would like to be a doctor.

student-803

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If I notice bruises on a 10-year-old patient, I must first understand the cause before jumping to conclusions, just as I would want if I were the parent. I would analyze the bruises, and if I suspect abuse, have a private conversation with the boy to protect his autonomy and privacy. If he shares more about the situation, my priority is supporting him - empathizing, comforting him in my office. I would discuss available resources, though reporting to parents could endanger him further. Since he is only 10, I would ensure he has a support system like another family member he can talk to regularly and somewhere safe to go. His well-being is most important. I cannot leave it at that, as returning home may lead to further harm. So I would try to have a conversation with the parents, not to blame or confront them, but to understand their personalities and what is behind their actions. If issues like addiction, temper, or lack of resources are factors, I can offer help - improving the child's life also means improving the whole family's. I would share my concerns without implicating the child, framing it as my own observations so the boy is not punished. Providing my contact information, I would follow up to monitor the situation closely. My goal is to address this sensitively while prioritizing the child's safety and well-being.

student-795

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That's very true. There are many careers where you're able to help people through different aspects of their life, I think. However, it's not so much that. I think medicine is just in a very unique position where you are able to not only take the latest in science, which is something I'm very passionate about, but you're also able to apply that to the human body. You're able to use that information to help people with their health and to help people who are in their most vulnerable times. So I think it's that combination of using science - the latest science - along with being able to work directly with people that makes me want to pursue a career in medicine. The personal, human aspect is so important to me because I think it's a real privilege to be able to work with people and help them understand what they're going through when they are suffering from an illness. You're able to help them understand potential treatment options and enable them to make the most informed decisions about their care. The opportunity to work alongside patients at such a crucial time is an enormous responsibility, but also extremely fulfilling and rewarding. It's the kind of positive impact I want to have on people's lives. For example, when my grandmother with Alzheimer's was living with us, I took it upon myself to help her with her medications. My grandmother would wake us up around three in the morning, crying and thinking she was going to die. No one could console her until I sat with her and explained that she just needed to take her medication. I was able to work with her, to help her understand why she needed each medication - for her blood pressure and for the Alzheimer's. She took multiple medications and I saw the huge impact it had on her when I was able to get her to take them. It would take a while, but eventually she would take the medication, start to feel better, and be able to go back to sleep. You could see how much it meant to her. And in my role as an emergency room scribe, I get to see physicians connect with patients daily. I observe them use their medical knowledge to help people recover and return to their normal lives. That connection with patients at such vulnerable moments, along with the ability to truly make a difference in their lives, is what I want for my own career. It's something I look forward to as a future physician and that few other careers can provide.

student-716

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Hi Jason, I wanted to come over and check in on you. I know how hardworking you are and am aware you are applying to medical school and can imagine how difficult these past few weeks have been. I wanted to ask how you are doing and whether there is anything I can assist you with. I don't want you to fall behind in class and our professor is worried about your attendance. Perhaps we could write him an email together explaining the stress you are under and he may be able to help you by giving extensions or allowing me to bring your work to you. I could also help you find some resources or tools to manage your stress, such as mindfulness exercises or making a scheduled plan. My goal is to support you during this challenging time - please let me know how I can help.

student-718

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Yeah. So of course, since the medical admissions process is so long and tough, I have thought about other career plans. For example, I wanted also to be an engineer because actually a lot of people tell me that those are very different career paths but I actually don't think so. I think that they have a lot of similarities. For example, both in medicine and in engineering, you have to be able to communicate your thoughts clearly and patiently. The engineer has to communicate with his colleagues and with the client and make sure that he can explain everything in simple terms so that everybody understands and is comfortable with what the prognosis will be. The doctor too, has to talk in a simple manner with the patient and he has to make sure that he's very well understood because the patient's treatment is at risk. Also, I think in both careers you need to have an analytic brain, which is something I have because I can analyze things very quickly. For example, when I was in a biology class, the teacher said something and it automatically clicked in my brain that it contradicted something she had said earlier. So I wanted to ask her the question and she told me that it was a mistake. As I said, I'm very able to find when something is not making sense because I have an analytical brain and critical thinking. I think both engineers and doctors have to diagnose and establish a prognosis. Well, they both require critical thinking because sometimes you have to be able to not be so gullible and to actually think for yourself instead of listening to others. Also, I think the main difference between the two is that engineers will require less empathy than doctors, which is why I want to go into medicine and not anymore into engineering because I'm someone who's very empathetic and who can really feel what somebody's feeling and put myself in their shoes. For example, when my friend was really sad one day, I was there for her and I could actually feel her pain and I started crying with her. And also through helping my father, who's sick with multiple sclerosis, I actually could develop and just put forward my empathy, because I always had to know when something was uncomfortable for him, and I helped him through it. And I could also talk with him and figure out what went wrong, why he's sad. And I could always encourage him, and he always felt better afterwards. So this is why I want to go into medicine and not into engineering because I have empathy and I want to use it because I love reassuring people and simply putting a smile on people's faces after they've been sad.

student-796

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This is obviously a very complex dilemma with no easy comprehensive solution that satisfies all stakeholders. The primary conflict is balancing free speech versus safety and well-being of users when social media platforms restrict or remove content deemed discriminatory or offensive. On one hand, allowing individuals to display any content exercises their right to free speech. However, this risks making parts of the user base feel unsafe or lose those users entirely, which impacts revenue. So platforms have to determine which content is truly discriminatory or offensive enough to warrant restricting. If content is designed to intentionally hurt certain groups, then removing it is warranted. But content not meant to be hurtful, even if offensive to some, requires more consideration before removal. There is no universally correct solution yet, as evidenced by cancel culture debates. Perspectives of free speech advocates and vulnerable groups like BIPOCs and LGBTQ+ must be balanced, which is extremely difficult. Personally, I would prioritize user safety on a social media platform, even at some cost to free speech. If content is likely to be broadly harmful if proliferated, removing it is reasonable. The top priority should be ensuring all users feel safe, welcome, and able to express themselves. So I agree with removing intentionally harmful content. But possibly offensive content requires more discussion before removal. Well-being of all users should be the number one priority for social media platforms.

student-768

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In this complex scenario, I would assist these patients by educating and keeping them informed to promote autonomy and engagement in their treatment. The patient-doctor relationship is a two-way street requiring trust and transparency from both sides. When weighing if medication side effects are worthwhile, looking at the harm versus benefit is crucial. If risks outweigh advantages, exploring alternatives may be best. Cost and financial factors are also important considerations. Taking a holistic view and maintaining openness with patients can help find the ideal solution. My role is to provide the full picture regarding treatments so patients can voice preferences and collaborate in decision-making. By prioritizing their well-being and partnership, I aim to support patients in navigating difficult choices to optimize their health outcomes.

student-751

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In this situation, it's important to recognize that both participants are looking to win, yet there can only be one winner - which poses a big issue since the applicants appear equally strong. However, gathering more information about each project could reveal differences. For example, they may have different motivations or thought processes behind their projects. Although the content seems equally good, the reasoning and potential impact could differentiate the two. Furthermore, if one project is more organized or addresses a more recent problem, it may be better to choose that one since it is more current. Even if the presentations themselves are equal in the judges' eyes, exploring the projects more deeply could reveal compelling reasons to choose one over the other.

student-761

Interview

This is a difficult situation because as a physician, I always want to ensure that the patient, whoever they're associated with, is experiencing and having competent care, but also that they feel comfortable with the care that they are given. For them to feel uncomfortable is an injustice. As a physician, I would first in this situation, if they're talking to the supervisor, ask the supervisor if they would be comfortable enough meeting with me again. If they are, I would say that as a physician, my primary responsibility is towards the patient. I will do whatever I can in my power to ensure that your patient care experience is as comfortable as possible. I would ask if they're willing to meet with me in order to discuss how we can improve this relationship and what I can do to ensure that the patient is not only fully autonomous but is receiving competent and comfortable care. If they are comfortable enough meeting with me, then I would meet with the patient and their family. I would say to the family that I will do whatever I can in my power to ensure that you receive competent and comfortable care. I would address any concerns that they may have. I would ask if they were willing to continue with me as a physician, and if they believed that even though I address these issues, if they believed that they would have a more comfortable care experience with someone else, I would put them in contact with another physician, or I would ask my supervisor to put them in contact with another physician. Although in a perfect world, if I was being completely objective and there weren't any issues with the care, then I would want to continue with them being their physician. But if they believe they'd be more comfortable with someone else, the primary responsibility as a healthcare provider is that you give your patients the most comfortable experience that they can have. I would ensure that they are with a physician which can provide them with the care and comfort that they require.

student-819

Interview

The main reason I really want to become a physiotherapist started when I was young. I played a lot of sports and have always been interested in science. Playing sports, I've had the misfortune of many injuries. Starting around age 12, I've had to go to physio multiple times. I've been to many clinics as I got older, playing lacrosse at a high level and football. I've seen different physios because the teams have different affiliations. So I've had a lot of great experiences with physiotherapists. With my interest in science and studying anatomy and research in high school and university, I've reflected on my experiences and found physiotherapy combines my interests. It allows me to work one-on-one with people at the intersection of anatomy, physiology, physical activity, health, wellness, movement, sports, injury recovery, and improving daily living. You incorporate knowledge, research, and new developments in collaboration with doctors, occupational therapists, and other physiotherapists to create the best plan for each patient. This really interests me. My exposure to different physios provided great role models who inspired me to continue my journey as an athlete and scholar. When I was able to reevaluate what I value, those influences focused me on becoming a physiotherapist. Additionally, my experience coaching and working with kids with autism has shown I work well and communicate effectively one-on-one. I enjoy the process of helping someone improve their abilities and quality of life through movement in a one-on-one setting. I want to put people in a position to succeed. Coaching has allowed me to create positive environments and build relationships with each player to ensure they can improve, have fun, make friends, and gain lifelong healthy skills. These experiences have reinforced and further influenced my desire to be a physiotherapist, as I want to provide this on a daily basis. I think it plays to my strengths.

student-823

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Leadership and communication skills are invaluable for healthcare providers. In my experience, the ability to communicate effectively engenders trust and rapport with patients. Skilled communicators can understand patients’ perspectives and establish meaningful relationships. Early in my volunteering at a family clinic, I recognized a need for better teamwork among volunteers. At first, we barely knew each other’s names. I decided to hold a meeting for us to introduce ourselves, share experiences, and align on how to collaborate productively. Although we each had leadership abilities, bringing them together enabled joint decision-making and unity. After coming together as a team, we worked much more efficiently. One doctor even noticed the dramatic improvement in our teamwork. We created a “code blue” to call for assistance when needed. Our meetings enabled understanding of each role, and incorporating our strengths allowed effective collaboration. Developing our individual leadership skills while also bonding as a unit was deeply inspiring. This experience showed me the tremendous value of communication, leadership, and teamwork in healthcare roles. It is something I will carry forward in my career.

student-786

Interview

As a physician in a position of authority navigating this complex issue, there are many factors to consider. Rather than directly advising based on personal opinions or biases, I would try to understand the family's full perspective. I would aim to grasp their personal, moral and ethical values, as well as any relevant cultural values. While not imparting any assumptions, I would assist them in whatever path they choose after thoughtful reflection. My role is not to provide a direct answer, but to encourage their process of making an informed decision aligned with their beliefs. By thoroughly listening rather than steering the family in a specific direction, I allow them to determine the course they feel is most appropriate based on their circumstances. My goal is to create an open and supportive environment for these difficult conversations.

student-739

Interview

This scenario, where Dr. Cheung is recommending homeopathic medicines to his patients despite the lack of scientific evidence and him not fully believing it either, calls up a number of fascinating ethical dilemmas. Initially, I thought that the doctor’s behavior was considered ethically wrong since he himself didn’t believe in homeopathic medicine due to the scant evidence, yet was recommending it to patients. However, if he communicated clearly about the lack of scientific evidence and how he does not believe in it to the patients, and the patients are aware of it, then it is not ethically wrong. Ultimately, the patients have the rights to be aware of the treatment plans, including the benefits and risks involved, before making informed decisions. So, if the patients are still willing to consent to the homeopathic approach, despite him explaining the risks involved, then going in accordance with respecting patients’ autonomy, this would not be an ethical issue. On the contrary, it becomes an ethical issue when the doctor withholds detailed explanations and information about the approach from his patients. Doing so, he violates patients’ autonomy and isn’t acting in their best interests. Using the psychological effect of placebo to create a false sense of reassurance is considered deceiving and misleading. This jeopardizes patients' trust for this doctor or even the entire medical system since patients may find out that the prescribed drug has no effect in improving their conditions. Hence, by failing to inform clearly about the treatment, he is preventing his patients from making an informed decision about their healthcare. However, this situation leaves out some details that are important before arriving at a final conclusion: [1] Is he doing business with or promoting homeopathic medicines because his name is on the meds? [2] Does he have a financial stake in these drugs? [3] Is he qualified to practice complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to offer this treatment to patients? [4] Did he explore other alternatives within conventional medicine before recommending this approach? If he is doing business or has a commercial interest, it might be unethical for him to be recommending such treatment given that his clinical judgement could be clouded based on his business interest, suggesting a conflict of interest. Moreover, there is a likelihood that patients are easily persuaded as to the “reassurance” of the treatment through trust of an SMC-registered doctor. Hence, it is crucial to keep in mind the patient's autonomy and right to all information of potentially available treatments. In conclusion, it would be unethical for him to be recommending an approach that lacks scientific evidence. It is also equally unethical for him to create a false sense of reassurance for his patients just because he believes that homeopathic medicines do no harm. I would recommend that he stays transparent and be honest with his patients by openly discussing the lack of evidence and explaining the potential implications. Doing so, he maintains the trust and respect of his patients which will not result in misleading “reassurance”.

student-801

Interview

In this complex situation, I would aim to respect the autonomy of both individuals while remaining mindful of the power imbalance and professional boundaries at play. As a physician in a position of authority, engaging in a sexual relationship with a patient is generally considered unethical, legally prohibited, and condemned by society. I would bring this problematic nature to the physician's and patient's attention - while they are consenting adults, they may not realize the severity of consequences. Since the physician is not directly treating the patient, it may be ethically permissible given their autonomy over personal relationships. However, the physician's role still warrants prudence. I would emphasize the reputational and legal risks so they can make an informed decision, while upholding my duty to caution against potentially abusive dynamics. My goal is to both respect their agency and provide guidance to protect all parties involved.

student-743

Interview

First, I would have an open conversation with my friend Brian to understand how he feels about the situation. I would express empathy and sympathize with his disappointment. However, I would reassure him that not being selected for the Olympic Team likely relates to the committee's criteria, not his abilities as an athlete. This should not negatively impact Brian's self-image or aspirations. The Paralympic Games are coming up in two weeks - he needs to stay focused on preparing and feeling motivated to perform at his best. We can't let this detract from his upcoming competition. My role as Brian's friend is to listen supportively, then instill excitement and a positive attitude about the Paralympic opportunity ahead. He is still an elite athlete with a major games ready to commence. My message will be one of empathy but emphasizing perseverance and the future possibilities.

student-784

Interview

The issue is that I believe this is not ethical at all. I understand the doctor's perspective - they may feel they have created some sort of relationship. However, as a doctor, this should not be allowed. There is a significant power imbalance between the patient and physician. It's uncertain how much real consent the vulnerable patient can provide. This power imbalance contributes to the unethical nature of the situation. Another reason is that it dismisses proper care - the interaction creates bias that interferes with care. Finally, it violates professional boundaries that doctors must maintain as professionals and in a hospital setting. For these reasons, I do not believe it is ethical at all.

student-722

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Three key qualities that exemplify my personable nature are communication skills, patient advocacy, and ability to collaborate. Peers in school, work, and my personal life would describe me as personable - someone who connects well with others. This involves qualities like effectively communicating, standing up for patients, and finding common ground. I demonstrated these traits early on in my clinical experience volunteering at a family medical clinic. One day an elderly male patient was giving the receptionists a hard time and the other introverted volunteers looked to me to intervene. Despite having no experience, I approached the man and acknowledged his frustration. I engaged him in conversation, asked about his grandchildren, and found commonalities to establish a connection. Though initially angry, he soon relaxed and we had a meaningful interaction. This exemplified using communication, advocacy, and collaboration to resolve a tense situation. The ability to build rapport is so valuable for a healthcare provider. As a prospective physician assistant, I want to bring my personable nature to relate to patients, make them feel heard, and build trust. My interpersonal skills allow me to connect with diverse people, understand their needs, and forge lasting relationships. These qualities represent my strengths.

student-788

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If I've been given responsibility to mediate a conflict between two people in the next room, I would first gather as much information as possible about the situation from both parties. I would make sure to listen closely to each side with compassion, empathy, and an aim to understand both perspectives. I would then ask each party to communicate their ideal solution or outcome. My goal would be finding common ground where neither is harmed and both gain what's most important to them. While I know this isn't always possible, adequate communication and understanding could get us there. As the mediator, I could facilitate this by providing a balanced perspective and allowing each side to fully voice their ideas without interruption, coming from a place of empathy. With this understanding approach, I believe some mutual understanding could be reached.

student-763

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In this situation with my sister, I would communicate the factors of risk and reliability to consider. There are some red flags around the health of the person receiving the embryo implantation and their capacity to sustain a pregnancy. We'd need to assess if they are being properly cared for and could provide a healthy environment for fetal development. This reminds me of an experience I had when looking to buy a cheap used car on Kijiji during a financially difficult time. At first glance, the low price seemed perfect. But when I mapped the seller's address, it was a sketchy, secluded barn rather than a house. Despite the initial appeal, observational evidence revealed too many risks and unreliability factors. So I decided not to go through with it. Similarly here, we need to carefully evaluate the safety and wellbeing of the person carrying the pregnancy before agreeing to this in vitro fertilization. Can we be fully confident this person is healthy enough to support a baby and provide proper care through gestation? The goal should be minimizing risks and maximizing the reliability of a healthy fetal environment. Just like I avoided the questionable used car purchase, proceeding requires fully addressing these concerns first.

student-781

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This is a difficult situation that requires considering multiple perspectives - that of the physician dating their patient, the patient themselves, and my own role and duty in this situation. As the patient's physician, they likely see them as a trustworthy source of care. However, physician-patient relationships have an inherent power imbalance, as physicians hold greater medical knowledge, which can unduly influence patients' decisions. This could lead to the physician not prioritizing evidence-based care with this particular patient. As this represents a conflict of interest, it raises ethical concerns regarding patient care at the clinic. Having recognized this issue, I have a duty to address it professionally and calmly, not making any rash judgments. I should initiate a discussion with the physician to outline my observations non-accusatorily. Framing this as a legal and risk mitigation issue may make it easier to convey. Emphasizing our shared commitment to patients' wellbeing is paramount. An alternative could be transferring the patient's care to me, allowing continuity while eliminating the conflict of interest. With trust between us, they may agree this is best. Please let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions.

student-827

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I think this is a very important question, especially nowadays, when there are a lot of causes that are worth fighting for. I think being a physician or doctor, or any sort of medical degree, puts you in a position of authority and power in today's society. Being a clinician is a pretty well respected profession. A lot of what doctors say has a lot of sway in the public eye just because of the education that doctors go through and the innate feeling of trust that we're supposed to have in medical providers. So I think with that comes a lot of responsibility on ensuring that we are educating the public on matters of importance and ensuring that we are using our voices to make a difference, not just in the lives of clients or patients, but also in the general public. Because of this innate responsibility as medical professionals, we can also reflect back on some of the canons medical practitioners are supposed to follow, one of them being an advocate for patients and for people in your community. I think that medical students and physicians have a really strong role in activism as long as it doesn't conflict with the ability to provide care to patients and doesn't increase disparities between marginalized populations. As long as the activism is for a good cause, I think that we have a role in using our knowledge base. Healthcare providers are part of an interconnected team of specialists, and I think using that network is a very important thing to do. For me personally, I think there's always a place for activism, regardless of what profession you're in. This past summer, I was able to work with a lot of hospital lab employees, not necessarily medical practitioners, but those working in the core labs, working on blood, urine, specimen samples. I was working for a manufacturing research position that was in partnership with Hamilton Health Sciences, and we were able to talk to a lot of employees and get their opinions on their work environment and things that weren't very ergonomic or things that could be improved to help reduce workplace injuries in the future. By giving these employees a voice, we were able to advocate for them and focus our projects on creating a better work environment for them. I think that's a really niche take on activism just because you're not working with a very marginalized population, but you are working with people whose lives could be improved. And I think workers having a say in their work environment is important across the board, regardless of what work condition you're in. I think activism is a really important thing, especially if it shows your commitment to your community. If you are working with a marginalized population, I think if you don't advocate for that population outside of work, it doesn't bring you as close to the population you're caring for as it should. Because physicians tend to be in a position of power, they tend to be higher status just because of the nature of the profession. I think that everyone in those kinds of situations should be advocating for those with less fortunate situations. That's just my take on it.

student-820

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If I haven't seen any problems right away, my instant reaction would be to take a second to reflect on why they feel this way. Are there any specific examples? Have I had these types of complaints before? If not, what potential situations in the past several days treating this patient could have created these issues? Were there times I was tired or had a lapse in judgment with my speech? I would really want to figure out what situations here could have led them to feeling this way, because I would strive for the best bedside manner and relationship with the patient and their family. After reflecting, I would want to talk to my supervisor to find out the specific complaints - where is my bedside manner lacking? What conversations or aspects were not good and where can I improve? I'd want to know if the supervisor thinks it's appropriate for me to potentially have an open conversation with the patient and family to improve the situation. At the end of the day, if they really feel I am not the right fit and there's nothing I can do, then it's about the patient's health and well-being. If they can't be persuaded to allow me to make changes, it may be best for me to step off the case because the patient's health comes first. However, hopefully they'd be willing to have a conversation with me about this. I'd love to not only improve the situation, but also improve myself for the future. I'd love to have a one-on-one conversation to listen to their complaints, figure out which aspects of my bedside manner need changing, and work collaboratively to make a plan for improvements going forward. I am confident in my abilities and would hope to give the best treatment. I would welcome the opportunity for feedback so I can be mindful of the changes they want and take it into consideration. If in the future it's just not a personality match after trying my best to make changes, I would have to move on and take it as a learning experience. I could have a conversation with my supervisor about whether these are ongoing issues for me, where I can improve, and if it was just a one-off personality clash. It's a good skill to be able to adapt, but if after trying to improve I'm still not able, I'll have to move on and continue improving for the future.

student-822

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I'll get right into the prompt about whether physicians should be able to lie to or withhold truth from patients, even if it's for the patient's own good. I recognize this can be a difficult situation, especially with difficult news where a physician may feel sharing information could trigger an undesired response in the patient. However, looking at different perspectives, the physician is involved in care delivery but the patient's perspective must also be considered. If physicians aren't transparent and don't fully deliver information, especially if the patient wants to know, I think physicians have a duty to tell the truth. I don't think lying benefits patients. Transparency fosters trust between provider and patient, which is necessary for the patient to also be truthful. If a physician lies or withholds truth, what's stopping a patient from withholding critical information affecting their care? It gives a sense of practicing paternalistic rather than patient-centered care, and not treating the patient as an equal person deserving respect. Telling the truth fosters trust. It's difficult if not impossible for a physician to fully know how someone will react to news, so just because it's difficult doesn't mean it should be withheld. There are diagnoses where hearing it may do more harm in the moment by causing panic. But the patient still has a right to know. If test results could be false positives, you can suggest more tests be done but still inform the patient. You cannot withhold just because you think it will do more harm than good. Contingencies like mental illness are important - you still tell the truth but may alter how you deliver it through pacing information, softening delivery, etc. But the information itself, I believe patients have a right to know.

student-813

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I believe this is a complicated issue with many perspectives on universal basic income. There are pros and cons, but I am more in favor of it as I believe people should be able to provide for themselves and their families. As a physician, this career is about advocating for others, and the ultimate form of advocacy is ensuring people can provide for and advocate for themselves. A basic income is essential for people to be able to do that.

student-815

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The main issue here is the spreading of misinformation or disinformation about the potential causes of multiple sclerosis. We know based on extensive scientific evidence that aspartame does not cause MS. However, dispelling claims like this can be difficult when they contain half-truths - information that is true in some contexts but misapplied. For example, it's true neurons can be overexcited by chemicals, potentially causing cell death. But there is no evidence aspartame causes widespread neuron overexcitation or death, which is seen in MS. In fact, we understand MS to be an autoimmune disorder where immune cells attack neurons. When addressing misinformation, it's important not to be aggressive or dismissive, as that often further entrenches false beliefs. A compassionate, open approach is more effective. Ask probing questions to unravel the flawed logic behind the claims. For example, where did you get this information about aspartame? Discuss the reliability of the source. Explain the actual scientific understanding of MS's pathophysiology and aspartame's effects in clear, digestible terms. While aspartame may be a carcinogen, that's unrelated to MS. It's key to dissociate inaccurate connections. Additionally, proactively address questions the person may raise. If you respond to X question in one way, consider how they could respond with Y and prepare a response. Keep the conversation moving forward productively. Validate their concerns and doubts, while clearly communicating what we conclusively know based on current evidence. If knowledge gaps exist, acknowledge we're still working to fully understand MS's causes but can confidently rule out aspartame. Admitting the limits of scientific knowledge shows we take their doubts seriously, even as we dispel falsehoods. The goal is to listen compassionately, build trust, and have an open, evidence-based discussion to counter misinformation. Not all questions have complete answers yet, but we must communicate accurately what is scientifically known and unknown.

student-769

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I once had a family funeral happening at the same time as a basketball game where I was team captain. I chose to go to the game instead of attending the funeral with my mom, even though it was for a relative she was close to and she wanted my support. When I got home, I realized this was the wrong decision and felt terrible that my mom went through it alone when I could have been there for her. From that experience, I learned I need to prioritize and sacrifice for what's truly important, even if it's difficult. As a doctor, you sometimes have to sacrifice personal time to provide the best care for patients. Having compassion will help not only as a physician, but in all aspects of life. It builds character, integrity, respect, and love for others. My goal is remembering to put people first, as I should have done by being there for my mom during her time of need.

student-735

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Right, so first off, I don't think it's wise to simply introduce a lower speed limit in a city just because another city did so. Each city is really specific and has its own unique population. In order to determine if a lower speed limit should be introduced in Edmonton, it's important to look not only at the specific routes, but also the demographics of the local population. I think we first need to look at Edmonton's routes to see if there are roads that pose heightened dangers to drivers, similar to what may have prompted the lower speed limit in Plymouth. It's key to understand why traffic incidents are happening in the first place. After analyzing the road conditions and safety issues, I would also examine the population. It could be relevant to see if Edmonton has a large population of young or elderly drivers who may struggle with driving at higher speeds. Other population factors like rates of impaired driving could also influence accident rates. Additionally, it would be prudent to assess road construction patterns and detour frequency. If Edmonton's roads face a lot of closures and rerouting, reducing speed limits could help prevent accidents. In summary, Plymouth's decision to reduce speed limits doesn't necessarily mean Edmonton should follow suit. Each city requires an independent analysis based on road conditions, population demographics, impaired driving rates, construction patterns, and other locality-specific factors. However, Plymouth's experience can provide a model to consider. If a detailed study determines Edmonton faces similar challenges that prompted Plymouth's speed limit decrease, a lower limit could be reasonable for our city as well - perhaps only on the most high-risk roads. The decision should ultimately be based on Edmonton's own traffic patterns, risks, and needs.

student-790

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As a patient who has autonomy he does have a right to know what's going on. However, it is important to consider the parents' feelings, as they are closest to their son. I would take time to speak to the parents and explain that their son had asked me to explain his situation, and that I can take it slowly so as to not overwhelm him. The parents may have reservations but by letting them know about how I planned to break the news, and that I wouldn't use medical jargon, it could make their son less fearful of the entire process that he was going to inevitably go through. It would be good to have their input and I would be able to stay in the good graces of both the parents and the child.

student-714

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This is tricky because the patient needs the medication, so it must be administered despite potential side effects. I would first research the literature to understand what other patients have experienced and how side effects were mitigated. Taking a holistic approach to understand the patient's specific needs and lifestyle is key. For example, I have stomach issues myself and make dietary and behavioral changes to alleviate problems that certain medications can exacerbate. After learning about the patient's lifestyle and listening to their concerns, I can offer tailored solutions to manage side effects. To determine if treatment is worthwhile, I would weigh the pros and cons. I would make a detailed list of the benefits and risks to inform our decision. I would also consult other doctors about their experiences managing similar cases. Most importantly, I would have an open discussion with the patient about their preferences and priorities. They have autonomy in the decision, so it must be made jointly. Ultimately, if side effects accompany a treatment that is critical for their survival, I would move forward to provide the best possible care. By researching thoroughly, listening to the patient, and weighing all factors, we can make the most ethical, personalized treatment decision.

student-726

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As frustrating as it might be to hear a parent does not want to vaccinate their newborn, I believe the parent is still responsible for making that decision for their child. The newborn cannot be considered a mature minor to make decisions, so it is up to the parent. However, I would still do everything in my power to try to convince the parents to vaccinate. I would ask to meet with them and say I understand their concern - there is a lot of misinformation out there and it can be hard to discern reality from folly. I would tell them the facts honestly - vaccinating their newborn will significantly reduce the chance of developing the disease. If after hearing the facts they still believe their newborn should not be vaccinated, then I have to listen to the parents' choice, because they are making the decision for the child. I would need to let the parents decide what is best for their child.

student-816

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In this situation, I would carefully weigh the potential outcomes of a liver transplant for both patients. For the 64-year-old alcoholic, there is some uncertainty whether they would adhere to post-transplant treatments and lifestyle changes needed to maintain health. In contrast, the younger mother of three may have greater probability of benefit and compliance. Age is a factor, as the mother has more expected years of life ahead. There are also consequences for her children if she does not survive. However, if I could speak to the alcoholic and feel confident they would commit to sobriety and medical care, I would likely select them for transplant. Adherence is the key factor. I'd want to know the duration of alcoholism and any history of prior treatments failed due to non-compliance. If the alcoholic has repeatedly been non-adherent, I would select the mother to receive the liver. Her age and responsibility to her children tip the balance. But with demonstrated commitment to treatment from the alcoholic, I would support transplanting them over the slightly younger candidate. The decision rests significantly on my assessment of postoperative compliance to ensure success.

student-783

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As a physician, my main concerns are the patient's health and respecting their wishes. However, at 16 they are a minor, so I would also need to consider the parents' wishes if they are the legal guardians. I would want to have private conversations with the patient and parents separately to better understand the patient's desire for the procedure and gauge their knowledge so I can provide information and answer questions. Similarly, I would seek to comprehend the parents' opposition in a non-judgmental way by allowing them to voice concerns and addressing any questions so they may feel more comfortable. After these discussions, I would encourage the parents and child to speak together to understand both perspectives. My role is to serve as an impartial third party source of procedural information, not advocating for either side since my duty is to both the patient and the legal guardians. By facilitating open dialogue for all parties to voice their reasoning, I aim to find the best resolution that balances the patient's well-being, autonomy, and the parents' right to decide what is medically appropriate for their minor child.

student-749

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I'll just start with a little bit of my background. I have a very active background. I've been involved in multiple sports throughout my life, whether that was gymnastics, horse riding, hockey, hiking, and weightlifting. Through those activities, I've been able to grow as a person and do those in a community with people and just improve my overall health and wellbeing. I realize the benefit that fitness can have for people and how much an injury can hinder those goals. As a physiotherapist, I would be able to help people achieve those fitness goals. I've also had numerous injuries from sports, and I've been in four car accidents. I know that makes me sound like a really bad driver, but I was a passenger in all of them. Just want to throw that in there. So anyways, I've been to the physiotherapist countless times through the years, and honestly, I wouldn't be where I was at today without them. I realized this is where my passion lies, that I want to be able to be in that role myself and help people recover because I've experienced so much benefit from physiotherapists. I love to be able to be in a direct role to help people get back to their normal activities. I also have a passion for analyzing human movement and being able to produce optimal performance, which I believe would be possible in my role as a physiotherapist. I've worked in retail for many years as an assistant manager and a supervisor, and through that time, I've been able to refine my communication skills and my teamwork skills as well. Both of these are extremely important as a physiotherapist. I would look forward to being able to use them in this career. I know this sounds a bit mundane, but I really do enjoy stocking shelves because I enjoy the challenge, the problem solving and just working with my hands. I really enjoy that. And I believe as a physiotherapist, I would be able to use those skills every day, and nothing would bring me greater satisfaction. I also have attention to detail, and I've been able to refine that through my management position. I believe that's a very necessary skill to have in healthcare when you're dealing with sensitive issues and medical records. I'm also a very empathetic person, and I have a passion for helping people who are in difficult positions. That's led me to volunteer with Special Olympics, where I was able to interact with athletes who had mental disabilities and just assist them in playing sports. And I've also volunteered at homeless shelters, interacting and serving the guests, also volunteering at a physio clinic for quite a while and being able to provide direct treatment to the patients. Through all of these things, I realized how much joy and satisfaction it gave me to be able to see the joy on people's faces as they were able to accomplish more than they thought they were able, or maybe move just a bit better. Just being able to play a role in their recovery and restoring mobility and helping them achieve their goals. So in summary, my physically active background, my experience in retail, my interaction with physiotherapists, and my passion for working with people has confirmed that physiotherapy is where I want to be.

student-804

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In this complex situation, I would balance respecting the individual's autonomy and recognizing their maturity while adhering to the research team's legal and ethical practices. If the team or local law requires adult consent from someone 18 or older, I would need to explain that to the individual. I would emphasize that I acknowledge their circumstances but must fulfill my obligations by following regulations. This upholds fairness while minimizing harm. My role requires navigating between compassion for their situation and compliance with laws and protocols. I would aim for transparency regarding the consent requirements while validating their capability as much as possible within appropriate boundaries.

student-742

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Thank you for your question. My responsibility here remains maintaining a positive relationship with the patient and family. If this reflects on my general behavior, it could also impact coworkers and other patients. To understand the situation better, I would first approach the patient, as they are my primary concern. In a comfortable, non-confrontational setting, I would gauge how they've been feeling and if anything is bothering them about treatment or my bedside manner. I would open a conversation to discuss any concerns and assure them I welcome feedback to provide the best care possible. If the patient seems willing to talk, it would be a good opportunity to take any feedback, reflect on it, and apply strategies to better support them. I would also speak to my supervisor to understand the full situation before approaching the family, so I have information on both sides. Again, it would be a private, non-judgmental way to make them feel comfortable explaining their concerns. I want to gain feedback on how I could improve and better support their family. If I can easily fix something that would benefit the situation, I will reflect and try to implement their suggestions to support them through this open conversation. I would also gauge any underlying biases occurring on both sides, like cultural or religious differences I'm not considering, or my own biases against patients - an important self-reflection for any physician. While doing so, I might better understand the family's biases regarding my race, ethnicity, gender, etc. that impact how I implement their feedback. Most importantly, my job is ensuring patient wellbeing. I would encourage and welcome their suggestions and feedback. I would also assure them that if our dynamic is not working, I'm happy to refer them to another physician for treatment continuity, as their wellbeing is my priority. If another physician can interact more positively, I would do so. Moving forward, I would also get perspectives from other healthcare professionals.

student-824

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Before I begin, I just want to thank you for taking the time to listen to why I want to be a doctor. I'm a mature applicant now, and my decision to become a doctor was really something that I wanted to take my time with to make sure it was the right thing for me and explore all my options as a student. I liked the idea of medicine, exploring topics in health and science, but it wasn't until my professional work, education, and volunteer work that I've done as a working professional that really brought me back to medicine and made me realize that it was what I wanted to do with my life. To touch on those experiences as a working professional - right now, I'm a clinical trial monitor with the Canadian Cancer Trials Group at Queen's University. In this role, I have the opportunity to collaborate with research teams across the country on the clinical research that we're doing that is really improving care options available for patients. It's tremendously gratifying to be able to follow a patient's treatment story indirectly as a clinical trial monitor and get to know the best practices that are taking place at each of our clinical research sites. One of the trials that I'm tremendously proud to have worked on was one that improved survival and progression status in breast cancer patients. This was a huge landmark trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine, and has since been adopted as a treatment option for high risk breast cancer patients. I'm tremendously proud to have worked on it and I want to be able to translate experiences like that into a clinical care setting. I want to be able to find ways to improve patient care. One of the things that came to my mind is something that I learned in my part-time course on social determinants of health. I'm also a part-time student - I've taken courses in anatomy and social determinants of health. In the context of my work and existing education, I've really been able to integrate all of these things together into a more comprehensive image of what I think health and wellbeing actually are and ways to address them as a physician. I'm really excited at the prospect of a holistic care model - not only looking at clinical care and interventions, pharmacological and non-pharmacological, but also interventions that address the social determinants of health, like the underlying causes for why people experience the things they do. I think the most important thing, the experience that made me say "this is what I want to do", was working at the COVID-19 vaccination clinics. I think we'll all recall the uncertainty and anxiety people had about COVID-19 and how it was shaping the world. I wanted to get involved managing it as soon as I could, whether with tracking or vaccines. Specifically working in those vaccine clinics as part of that clinical care team was a really gratifying experience. One that I'm tremendously proud to have been involved in something that I'll be able to speak to for the rest of my life. Being told that I'm giving people their lives back by working at these clinics is something that I want to be able to experience every day as a doctor. As soon as I had that opportunity, that was it for me. I knew this is what I want to do. I think the person-to-person interaction is something that I've always loved. The integration of sociological and health factors that I've learned about from my work and school experiences have really brought me to this point where I'm ready to become a doctor, where I know that I want to be a doctor.

student-807

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This complex scenario requires a sensitive and compassionate approach. I would disclose the information to both the mother and father together in a private, comfortable setting while being fully transparent, as this is something they deserve to know. However, I would deliver the distressing news with great caution and care given the serious implications for the family. I also believe the biological father should be informed so that future pregnancies are aware of potential risks. Disclosing misleading paternity results inevitably has consequences. My role is to navigate this difficult revelation empathetically and honestly. By choosing the appropriate time and manner to inform all parties, I aim to provide clarity while attempting to minimize the disruption and anguish such news may cause this family. Though painful, they deserve to know the truth.

student-752

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This is an unfortunate scenario, and I'm sorry this is happening to this woman. The absolute first thing I would do is make sure she is physically okay without being invasive since I don't know her. I would visually assess if she has any wounds needing immediate care. After ensuring her physical health is stable, I would speak with her to see if she is emotionally okay. Personally, I would not be alright with someone routinely hitting me. I would want to ensure she understands this is not okay and that she is in a sound mental state. Slowly, I would steer the conversation towards problem-solving. The initial priority is confirming her physical and emotional well-being in this terrible situation. Once that baseline is established through compassionate dialogue, we could begin to address how to move forward.

student-765

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This past summer, I had the opportunity to work in landscape construction as a laborer, my first job of this kind. I felt nervous starting out. When I couldn't find retail or similar roles, I took a chance on this position given my active interests. On my first day, it was an emotional toll and I doubted myself, having never done manual labor before. It gave me empathy for those doing this daily. Waking at 6am and working to 6pm was grueling. But I persevered by learning from others, utilizing resources, and pushing through. I stuck with it for a few months. While challenging being new to this work, it was a growth experience. Stepping outside my comfort zone built resilience and appreciation for the hard work done by trade professionals who perform these demanding jobs every day. In the end, I'm grateful to have developed new skills and insights.

student-747

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When I was younger, I tried out for many soccer teams but could never make it. The players treated me poorly, saying I wasn't good enough and making fun of me. At the time, I felt disrespected without understanding their perspective. The kids may not have known how to properly treat others and thought it was a joke. What I really gained from that situation is more significant than their actions. I learned to never give up. I kept going and eventually made a soccer team. This experience applies to becoming a doctor. There will be many hard times, so you must keep trying even when you lack confidence. Perseverance will make you a great physician able to provide excellent care. While the teasing was difficult, it taught me an important lesson that guides me to this day - never quit in pursuit of your goals.

student-724

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Thank you for the question. I distinctly remember the book that initially sparked my interest in what I want to pursue later in life. It was a basic book about human anatomy that I found in 8th grade. It had transparent pages where you could go through the layers of the human body - the skeleton, muscles, and I remember reaching the nervous system and brain. I remember being stunned for a few minutes while reading because to the 13 year old I was, this fundamental brain information was magic to me. I couldn't believe what I was reading, and most of it remains magic to me today. As cheesy as it sounds, it was then that I realized I wanted to dedicate my life to studying the human body, but the brain in particular. I didn't know how or where I'd do that, just that I wanted to in some way. It wasn't until years later when my grandmother fell ill that I saw neurological symptoms firsthand. She had Parkinson's which progressed to delirium. She was hallucinating and saying things that didn't make sense. I had seen people get sick before, but never display neurological symptoms like that. It was disturbing because someone I had known for so long suddenly became someone I didn't know due to changes in her brain. It deeply affected me and remains with me. Later, I decided to shadow a neurologist to witness the field up close. The neurologist dealt with patients with various neurological symptoms. What stuck with me was the position the physician had and his ability to give hope. I think that's extremely unique to a physician's profession. Many noble professions help people, but physicians can give hope. As neuro patients, we face frightening possibilities of our illnesses erasing who we are. So seeing the physician give hope, saying "You'll still be you, you'll survive" had a profound effect. It reminded me of my grandmother and the helplessness I felt. It encouraged me that if I could one day give hope to someone like my past self, I'd be eternally grateful. It reinforced my excitement to potentially pursue neurosurgery at U of T. So in summary, that book sparked my initial interest in the brain, my grandmother's illness made it real, and seeing a neurologist give hope to patients reinforced medicine as the career path to pursue. Thank you for the question.

student-810

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This is a difficult situation, as the athlete plans to use prohibited anabolic steroids to train for competition. However, my role as this family's physician is to provide the best care regardless of circumstances. I would first have a private conversation asking what he knows about steroid use - both medically and in terms of athletic consequences. It's important to ensure he fully comprehends the potential long-term health risks that could hinder his quality of life. This conversation can create an open environment for him to ask questions and voice concerns, which I would try to answer or consult a specialist if needed. By establishing this relationship and addressing his questions, I aim to create a space where he knows I want to help. As his longtime physician with knowledge of his history, I would share that I'm willing to continue treating him. If he proceeds with steroids, I would monitor his health impacts - though ethically complex, it's key as a physician to approach with an open mind to provide the best care. While steroid use may be prohibited and concerning, my priority is this patient's well-being. By having an open dialogue, I can ensure he makes an informed choice and feels comfortable coming to me for care, even if I cannot condone his actions.

student-767

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I believe it is ethical for any profession to strike if collective conditions and compensation are unjust, regardless of the immediacy or urgency of services. Nobody should be forced to work under inadequate conditions. Though there may be concerns about physicians failing duties to society by striking, as humans they have rights to free speech and standing up for beliefs. Healthcare is critical, but doctors deserve fair treatment too. However, certain steps could be taken to mitigate the effects on patients. Doctors could continue providing emergency and urgent care or give advanced notice so hospitals can make alternate arrangements. With the right precautions to avoid harm, physicians deserve to leverage strikes when necessary, just as any mistreated worker would. The goal would be raising awareness and advocating for change while minimizing disruption to patients.

student-746

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So my understanding of this question is that I'm being asked if it's ethical for a physician to be sexually involved with a patient who initiated or consented to the initial contact. On one hand, I understand that this is a private matter and their personal life shouldn't be scrutinized. However, on the other hand, I think that physicians are in positions of authority, and an intimate relationship can definitely affect patient care. So I think that as a physician, it is their responsibility to really separate their private and personal life from their professional duties. My stance on this would be that if a physician does become sexually involved with a patient, then out of concern for the patient and to maintain quality care, the physician should no longer be their primary caregiver if they want to continue the relationship. However, if they're no longer in a direct patient-physician role and it's no longer a professional relationship, then it could be ethical. As long as the physician is directly caring for the patient, an intimate relationship is not appropriate, because there is an inherent power dynamic that could reduce care quality and be unethical. In medicine, it's not outlandish to imagine situations where physicians need to evaluate how their personal matters and conflicts of interest can negatively impact their provision of quality care. It's really important in these situations for physicians to maintain professionalism, recognize when a personal relationship becomes a conflict of interest, and know when to refrain from actions that could impact their decision-making. Physicians need to be aware of when they should separate their personal and professional lives, or take steps to address any entanglement.

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I can share an experience when I was working at a nursing home during the pandemic and facilitating visits between residents and their families. To give a bit more context, I started in the summer of 2020 working at this nursing home. At the time we had just started to open up visits between residents and their families, but all of the visits were outside and they needed to maintain physical distancing. The schedule for the visits was really tightly packed because people hadn't seen their family members in a long time and so there wasn't a ton of time for each visit - I believe they had 30 minutes. Our schedule was pretty much always full because we only had so many spots so that everyone could maintain physical distancing. It was important that I was bringing residents downstairs and outside to their visits on time so that they got the full amount of time with their family members. That was really important to me because it had been so long since they had seen their family and it's really good for their mental wellbeing. I wanted them to be able to have this time. In an effort to ensure that I was on time for the schedule, I would go up early to their rooms and I made sure that I had enough time to bring them down. But the issue was I wasn't trained on any sort of lifts, so if a patient or a resident was in bed or needed to use the bathroom before going down for their visit, I did not have the training to do that and it would have been unsafe if I had attempted to do that. So I had to go and ask a PSW or a nurse to help me get the resident ready to go outside in those cases. Now, this was difficult because sometimes the PSWs were pretty much always very busy. They had a lot of residents and needed to be doing showers or helping with feeding and so on. And so I felt really badly going and asking for help, but again, I could not do it on my own without jeopardizing the safety of the resident. So I went and I would ask them and I had a positive relationship with the PSWs, so they didn't mind helping, but I could tell that they were very overwhelmed and I wanted to make the process a bit easier. What I did was from then on, I would print off a schedule of the visits and bring that to the nurses and PSWs every morning. It would be posted in the nurse's room every morning so that they knew when each resident was going down to their visits and they could prepare when it was most convenient for them. They weren't in the middle of showering a resident when I was trying to find them to toilet another resident. I also asked them for their feedback - was this working for them? It seemed to be working better, but I wanted to make sure that I was integrating feedback from them. They actually asked me, after their shift change in the afternoon, if I could come up and just give them a rundown of the afternoon visit schedule, which I was happy to do, and that let things run a lot smoother. It also let me get all of the residents down safely to their visits and in a timely manner so they could have that time with their families. It built my relationship and a positive relationship with the PSWs and nurses because I think they understood that I respected their time and I could see that they were very busy. Although I needed their help, I think that they felt respected in the process. I also made sure that I was helping them in return. I didn't want to just be taking and asking them for help. I wanted to ease their burden as well. So I would help them with feeding at meal times and with the snack cart. I would spend time with residents who took a bit more of their time attention wise and just help them out in those ways. I think that's really important in a future career as a physician, because I'm not going to have all of the answers, depending on my specialty. There's going to be times where I'm going to need help from other physicians, from other specialties, and I'll need help from other members of the healthcare team in order to optimize patient outcomes. I want to ensure that although I need help, I am not just taking from others and I'm also contributing to this healthcare team and communicating with them in order to come to the best solution for our patients.

student-802

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This is clearly a very challenging situation with multiple perspectives to consider. First, I would try to understand each person's reasoning and motivations. I would meet privately with our mother, who opposes the in vitro fertilization, to understand her concerns in a non-judgmental way. Perhaps she feels the process of using a surrogate in India is unethical. I would listen openly, while not validating or invalidating her views. Next, I would speak to my sister to understand why she wants to pursue IVF and confirm she has thoroughly considered the pros, cons and alternatives. While staying at work during pregnancy is a consideration, this is ultimately about starting a family, so I would want to ensure she has reflected deeply on her choice. As her brother, if after careful thought my sister feels IVF is the right decision for her, I would support her as an adult capable of making her own choices, regardless of our parents' conflicting views. I would try to bring everyone together to discuss perspectives openly and foster understanding. My role is to be a neutral party helping my sister feel empowered in her decision-making, while also respecting our parents have strong feelings from places of care and concern. This is a complex situation with emotional nuance around family, career and ethics. Through open communication, hopefully common ground can be found.

student-773

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If the club covers the full costs for only three people, the other members may perceive preferential treatment, which could negatively impact working relationships within the club. We could split the money so everyone's expenses are partially covered, but some members may still be unable to afford the trip. To try to cover more costs for everyone, I would propose a fundraiser. Whatever money we raise could help offset more of the trip expenses per person. This approach demonstrates fairness by providing support based on participation rather than favoritism. It also fosters teamwork as members work together toward the common goal of making the trip accessible to all.

student-727

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Working at a grocery warehouse was physically demanding. On many days after my shift, I felt like quitting. However, I strived to stay optimistic and focus on the light at the end of the tunnel. What motivated me to keep going back was both financial need and the potential opportunities. I imagined that if I stuck it out, I could build connections with supervisors and managers to eventually move up in the company. This long term thinking kept me from acting on the temptation to quit. With perseverance and networking internally, I was able to gain a Team Leader position which was less labor-intensive than my initial warehouse role picking and packing items. My optimism drove me to look beyond the present challenges and see a path forward. I learned that it's often worthwhile to persist through difficulty if longer term benefits are possible. By overcoming the physical demands through a positive mindset and relationship building, I was able to advance in that company.

student-779

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Throughout my life, I have helped care for my dad who has multiple sclerosis. His condition started worsening when I was around four or five years old, so I began assisting him at a young age. This experience has greatly developed my empathy. Even when my dad didn't explicitly ask for help, I could sense what he needed whether it was getting comfortable in bed, sitting up properly, or getting a glass of water. I learned to pay close attention to pick up on nonverbal cues. Through caring for my dad, I've become very attuned to others' health struggles and can truly empathize with their situations. There were also times when my dad's condition affected his mental health. During these difficult periods, I made an effort to communicate with him, show empathy, and reassure him that there is more to enjoy in life. He has told me this support helped tremendously, and now he is much happier and positive. I love bringing smiles to people's faces, so making my dad laugh and boosting his spirits is very rewarding. This experience taught me the importance of being there for others because you never know the impact your words and actions may have. I've learned to balance my own needs with caring for loved ones. As a future medical student, these skills of empathy, communication, and trust-building will be invaluable in developing rapport with patients. When patients feel heard, understood, and able to trust their provider, they are more likely to follow treatment recommendations. My lifelong experience caring for my dad has prepared me well for relating to future patients with compassion.

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Patient confidentiality ensures everything the patient tells a clinician is held in confidence. The patient-physician relationship can be strained without trust between them. Having confidentiality breeds trust. As a patient, I wouldn't feel comfortable sharing personal information if it would be shared. Confidentiality makes people feel comfortable opening up - they wouldn't tell these things to others if it could spread. It's so important for trust and the physician-patient relationship. It also fosters patient autonomy, which is important in Canadian healthcare. Ensuring the patient controls what they share is key. As a physician, you need to try to get all relevant information, and patients may not be comfortable telling certain things to family/friends, so they need someone trusted to open up to. That's why it's important never to break confidentiality, unless the patient is at risk of harming themselves or others. If they say something alarming, you have a duty to ensure they get resources needed and involve others to solve the situation delicately. Personally in my clinical experience I haven't had to break confidentiality. My interactions were preparing patients for appointments, performing ECGs, explaining the test - nothing too personal. I have dealt with confidentiality on an engineering team for a satellite launch. We had sensitive design information and signed an NDA. It was tricky later when applying for jobs and wanting to discuss the experience but needing to word things carefully under the NDA. So while I haven't broken confidentiality myself, it's a difficult situation and I recognize the challenges in maintaining it while also caring for patients. But it is foundational to build that trust.

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Growing up as an immigrant, I've noticed healthcare disparities. In Palestine, my brother has diabetes and asthma, requiring frequent hospital visits. Despite limited supplies, doctors did everything to make us feel safe and reassure us of quality care. After immigrating to Canada, we had plentiful resources but faced cultural and language barriers. As I learned English, I translated between doctors and my parents. Though challenged, physicians welcomed us, guided us to resources, and brought in Arabic speakers to ensure excellent care for my brother. Later, working with patients myself, I strived to implement the same compassionate approach I had experienced. By listening empathetically and understanding obstacles to care, I could help vulnerable patients feel heard. Oftentimes, they simply need someone to listen. As a physician, this compassion is so important. Shadowing doctors, I've seen their leadership role on the healthcare team, delegating tasks and making final calls. Their long-term guidance through patients' journeys also resonated with me. I aim to provide that ongoing medical and emotional support to create lasting change. Advocating for patients while solving complex cases over many years embodies my goals as a physician. My experiences navigating disparities as an immigrant exposed me to physician practices that resonated deeply - patient-centered care and lifelong dedication. These inspire me to pursue medicine to listen to, support, and empower patients in overcoming any barriers on the path to health.

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One time I disappointed my parents was during my brief stint on a higher-level soccer team. I had played soccer my whole life in Northern Ontario, where competition was limited. One year, I was good enough to make a team with kids a year older than me, around ages 12-13. This team traveled most weekends to play tournaments in Southern Ontario, about a 5 hour drive each way. Being a year younger at that developmental age meant I was less physically mature and lacked confidence compared to my older teammates. As a result, I hardly got any playing time during the tournaments. At first my parents reassured me, proud I even made the team. But I could see it wear on them that they were spending entire weekends traveling just to watch me sit on the bench. To ease their disappointment, I reevaluated my relationship with the sport. I loved soccer and the chance to compete, but wanted to enjoy playing more, and have my parents enjoy watching me play. So the next year, I dropped back down to my age group. I became captain, played entire games, and had much more fun. While it was good to get that higher-level experience, considering how I felt and accounting for my parents' experience led me to make a change. Consolidating onto an age-appropriate team ended up being better for me and my family. I was able to have a more fulfilling soccer career moving forward.

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In this situation, a few social implications of a free needle exchange program would be definitely a positive benefit to the current vulnerable populations that may not have access to clean utensils, may not have the funds or the ability to get SDI checked. They also could be a population of the lower socioeconomic status as often drug users are. And so a program like this would definitely help allow them to give them a space where they can perform activities in a safe manner, although it's a very important way to stress harm reduction. So a medical implication of this would be that the needle exchange program could allow for the reduced risk of HIV transmission, for hepatitis transmission. So that would definitely be a benefit to the population that this program would be targeting. Additionally, this program definitely has the added benefit of providing a physician referral. So it can allow these patients or these potential patients that now they know that their screen has come back positive with something, they might not have a primary care physician or have the funds to go to an urgent clinic. So it would be beneficial that a physician referral is given to the patient because they have somewhere to go to and they know that after receiving this information there is a next step for them. So that could be a good medical implication as well. Another potentially social medical implication of this program could be that the existence of a needle exchange program. Some could argue that this would provide a motivating factor to continue in these dangerous activities. However, it can be also argued that a needle exchange program can help with ensuring that communicable diseases and active infectious diseases actually go down within a population. And additionally for a viable alternative. Some viable alternatives could be pharmacies that hand out or provide clean needles to populations that ask and also a safe place to dispose used needles so that they aren't in the streets or where someone can accidentally step on a sharp needle that's been injected with someone else and prevent potentially transferred for a communicable disease. Additionally, another viable alternative could be free STI testing at local clinics. A lot of states and local regional health programs offer clinics that provide free and anonymous sexual health disease testing. That could also be beneficial as well.

student-826

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One time I disappointed my parents was when they asked me to pick up my sister from soccer practice. Both my parents were at work and had entrusted me with this responsibility. However, instead of diligently following through, I got distracted by other less urgent priorities like schoolwork and texting friends. As a result, my sister was left waiting alone at the field with no ride. My parents were very let down that I did not fulfill my duty responsibly. In hindsight, I should have prioritized better. The other tasks could have waited, but getting my sister on time was truly important. I learned an important lesson about setting the right priorities and fulfilling my obligations, especially when relying on me. Moving forward, I aim to match my actions to what matters most rather than getting distracted. I continue to feel regretful about that incident, but it helped reinforce values of responsibility and diligence that guide me today.

student-756

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In this complex scenario, my priority would be addressing the needs of this girl and doing everything in my power to assist, since negligence could lead to further harm. I believe the first step would be to speak with her privately about her concerns with sleeping pills and motivations for using them. This conversation would allow me to better understand her intentions and assess the situation to determine if my intervention or someone else's is necessary. If I leave this issue unattended, she may see another doctor unaware of her history who prescribes sleeping pills, potentially causing harm. So having an open discussion to grasp her perspective and needs would be critical before deciding how to proceed. My goal is preventing greater issues by proactively engaging with care and concern.

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In this complex situation, I would prioritize personal safety while looking out for the homeless individual's wellbeing. Rather than chasing the two girls and risking harm, I would stay with the individual, empathize by asking about their situation and experiences. I would inquire if they've raised this as a concern to authorities and offer assistance in doing so if desired. Providing emotional support and legal guidance within my abilities could help. If the individual wants assistance in reporting this mistreatment, I would help navigate that process with authorities. My focus is avoiding an unsafe confrontation while assisting this mistreated person in finding a constructive resolution. Listening compassionately and advising them on options to address this recurring issue is likely the most prudent course of action.

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This question brings up issues of justice and helping those in need. While there is an equity problem among coworkers when some have items taken, I believe the priority should be assisting the person struggling. I would start by calling a group meeting to remind everyone about available resources like insurance plans, breakfast served daily, and supplies like toothpaste. I would ask coworkers for suggestions on improving quality of life in the office and incorporate their ideas. I would also collaborate with colleagues to try and discern who is taking the items, which I assume are not extremely valuable. This indicates someone likely facing financial hardship. I would tell the group that anyone struggling should feel free to speak with me privately so I can offer more support. While noting that stealing is unethical, I would not shame but rather aim to understand their situation. For instance, if it seems to be a diligent employee, I would consider them for a promotion based on merit, not the stealing. I would encourage open communication and convey my desire to help. If it appears to be an outsider stealing, I would add security measures. My goal would be providing financial assistance through office programs to alleviate the need for theft. I would follow up to ensure the person is doing better and offer additional help as needed. The focus should be having an empathetic, private conversation to get to the root of the issue and assist the individual.

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As part of this advocacy group, I believe everyone's opinions should be valued, so we must emphasize not routinely dismissing others' ideas. I would have a private, non-accusatory conversation with this student to understand their perspective on why they feel their ideas require more attention. While acknowledging their ideas may be great, I would explain the importance of collaborating towards our shared goal, as teamwork enables greater success. If they still choose to leave after this discussion where I had no ill intent and simply sought the group's betterment, I would reach out and reiterate that I only want what is best for the group. If there is still no understanding, unfortunately we may have to move forward without them. But hopefully the group is stronger overall by upholding respect for all members' contributions.

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In this complex situation, I would make remaining unbiased and not pre-judging a priority before taking action. I would have one-on-one conversations with my mother and father separately to better understand their perspectives. Using those insights, I would then speak to my sister and brother-in-law to hear their thoughts and stance, since ultimately it is their family and decision. I would offer support, whether financially, emotionally, or by guiding them through the process. My role is to assist my sister and brother-in-law with whatever they decide in the end, after thoroughly listening to all sides without judgment. By seeking to comprehend each perspective, I can provide the most meaningful support to my sister during this challenging situation, while still respecting her autonomy in choosing the path forward.

student-744

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You know, even though I understand that everyone wants to go and that it's a really great opportunity for everyone, I simply do not have the money to let everybody go. And it is my responsibility to make sure that the trip is well planned and that requires money. However, it's also my responsibility to accommodate members of my team. So I think first, the first thing I would do is speak with my two other colleagues, because I think we have to address the situation as a team, since we are a team, and I would ask them first what they would do in this situation and also explain what I would do. And we can just brainstorm and gather ideas together. Then if we don't find any ideas, I would of course tell the other team members that we have a problem, and I would explain to them the problem, because if I were them, I would not like to be left out of the blue. So I would of course tell them what's going on and also take their input into consideration. If we still don't have any ideas and no one suggested any ideas, then I would actually talk to the university and ask them if we could have another payment for our club so that we can all go, and I would explain to them the situation. I can also collaborate with the other clubs and other universities and ask them if they have other fundings and collaborate with them and ask them where they got their money from. If that does not work, I could also find cheaper accommodations. Like if we have to travel, then I'll find cheaper hotels and cheaper transportation ways to go there. If that still doesn't work, then I would have to sacrifice myself. But I don't think I'll be missing out on much because I would join on Zoom. I would ask the others to film everything and to post them and to call me and film everything. So that would be me along with the five other members who can go. We'd make sure to film everything that is essential. If that still does not work, then I would only let three members go. But who would I choose? I would choose those who can do the most and can learn the most. So I would take the most motivated people, actually. And I created Google Forms, where I would ask questions about everybody's motivations, and I would only take the members who have actually shown interest into the club and who have participated a lot since I'd assume they're the ones who are the most invested and who are the most interested. I would also take the people whose answers were well thought and that I saw they passed a lot of time on it. However, I would also make sure that this is only a one time thing, and I would make sure that for the other trips we're organized, that we have enough money. And I think if we're to this point where I didn't have any money left, it means that I didn't organize everything well. So I would have to check on where I went wrong and have to fix the solution or the problem by myself and with my other teammates. And yeah, lastly, I would just follow up and ask if everybody's okay with the solution. And if they aren't, well, I'll take their criticism into consideration and try to accommodate them on my best. So I just follow up with them.

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Health inequalities refer to unequal access to healthcare services, education, and resources. In Canada, examples include lack of access to healthier foods for lower socioeconomic groups, reduced medical services in rural areas compared to urban centers, and insufficient culturally competent care for our diverse population. Addressing these requires engaging key stakeholders and utilizing both downstream and upstream solutions. For rural communities, downstream approaches could include community programs to empower healthy lifestyles through proper sleep, mental health support, social connection, physical activity, and self-care. Allocating more funding to develop rural healthcare facilities and services, in consultation with local providers and residents about specific needs, is critical. Upstream policy solutions should involve rural stakeholders in developing policies tailored to rural health, rather than the current focus on urban settings. For cultural competence, actively fostering diversity among healthcare practitioners is essential so they can understand and address the values and beliefs of diverse patients with sensitivity. Overall, resolving health inequalities requires multifaceted strategies engaging affected groups, addressing root causes, and expanding access through both systemic and local solutions. With collaboration, we can work to ensure all Canadians, regardless of socioeconomic status, geography, or background, have the opportunity to achieve their best health. Please let me know if you would like me to expand on any part of this response.

student-829

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If I found this individual to be problematic towards myself, I might feel the need to bring this to their attention. However, if their behavior is affecting others more than myself, I would consult with them before bringing it to the individual's attention. I would want to engage in a private, open-ended dialogue to better understand their perspective. Perhaps it is a misunderstanding, or they are unaware of being stuck in their own perspective. My goal would be to kindly educate them and help them realize how their actions impact other group members and myself. If they left the group after our discussion, it would be unfortunate to lose a strong contributor. However, I would not feel at fault since I did what seemed necessary after consulting others - it would have been a collective decision. I could reach out after their departure to gain their perspective and hear their side, then potentially rectify the issue by mutually agreeing they return. Or, I may need to acknowledge and accept their departure, wish them the best, and part ways.

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This is a difficult situation, so we need to consider both perspectives - that of the doctor and the government health insurance program. I believe it is unethical for doctors to recommend circumcisions without clearly informing patients of the risks and downsides, since this is not a medically necessary procedure. Doctors should provide patients with full information about the risks and cons so they can make a fully informed, autonomous decision. On the other hand, the government insurance program (OHIP) is no longer covering circumcisions, which fails to take into account people who need the surgery for religious reasons. The government should be more aware of religious beliefs requiring circumcision. A better approach could be to target coverage for those who need it for religious reasons, while also informing the general public that routine circumcision is unnecessary and carries some risks. This way we maintain patient autonomy but provide access when warranted by religious belief. The key is fully informing all patients and balancing access with education on risks and benefits. This allows patients to make autonomous choices while targeting coverage to those with religious need.

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Once Brian explains his thoughts and feelings, we can develop a plan. I imagine he would be very upset and heartbroken. I would suggest Brian find support from teammates directly involved to see if they would join him in speaking with the coach. Together they could make the case for Brian to have at least some role they can both agree to. After compiling evidence and support, they would approach the coach honesty. I would help Brian prepare what to say and be very supportive through this process. If the worst case scenario happens and the coach still refuses, I would encourage Brian, though deeply painful, to put this aside for now and refocus his efforts on the Paralympics. Though heartbreaking, the Paralympics are also a globally recognized event to showcase his strengths and gain more popularity to further his career. I would urge Brian to continue working hard, try to move past this for now, and give his all at the Paralympics. This could provide opportunities for the Olympics in the future, while also inspiring others with disabilities with his strength and capability.

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I think that this is a clear scenario of unprofessionalism. As a doctor, I have the patient's best interest at heart and have to follow the principle of beneficence. Although the relationship could be good for the patient, an intimate relationship between a doctor and patient is unprofessional and could impact the patient's care. The patient may be more inclined to follow a certain treatment just because the physician recommended it, which could affect their health outcomes. I would first have a private conversation with my colleague to understand the situation fully. I would not want to jump to conclusions or accuse them of something untrue. In our discussion, I would share my observations and ask questions to learn more, like how long the relationship has lasted, how serious it is, and if they are considering marriage. Based on the answers, I would decide what to do next. There are consequences to my colleague's actions. If it has been a long, serious relationship, I would consult the clinic's ethical policies to see if such relationships are allowed, and under what conditions. If so, I may have the patient switch doctors since it is still unprofessional. Or if they met outside the clinic and plan to marry, perhaps they can continue dating as the policies permit. If it seems more casual, I would encourage my colleague to speak with HR for guidance, and likely end the relationship if HR agrees it is inappropriate. I would follow up to ensure the situation is handled properly, and support my colleague through the process. Ultimately, I cannot make a unilateral decision without considering all factors and clinic policies. But I would aim to address this ethically and professionally.

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In this complex situation, I would aim to uphold academic integrity while remaining mindful of my friend's perspective. Since the semester has ended and grades finalized, I would have a private conversation to educate them on why their behavior was problematic and posed an unfair advantage. If they recognize the issue, I would hope we could approach the professor to disclose the misconduct and face the consequences, hopefully preventing future occurrences. I would also consult other friends to gain additional perspectives on addressing this ethically. My priorities are being transparent regarding the inappropriate actions while also guiding my friend with compassion to take responsibility. This maintains academic honesty while supporting their moral development. Through open dialogue and accountability, we can transform this lapse in judgement into a learning experience for growth.

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Thanks for the question. In this case, it's a very difficult scenario because while I care about this boy's well being and also want to ensure transparency and honesty when communicating with him, I also have to balance the importance of respecting his parents decision as well. The first thing I would do in this specific scenario is try to understand why the parents don't want to tell the twelve year old boy about the diagnosis. There are many possible reasons and I don't want to assume. It could be that it could damage him or hurt him psychologically. It could be that perhaps his mental wellbeing could adversely affect his physical health, or perhaps there might be a risk of self harm if that boy finds out he was diagnosed with a terminal illness. There are a multitude of reasons, and I would set up a private meeting with both of the parents to have an open and honest conversation regarding their concerns. After hearing their concerns, then I would probably help them share some alternatives. So I would also share my point of view. Specifically in this specific scenario, I can understand that the boy, if he doesn't know, he would not be able to make an autonomous choice since there is no minimum decision making capacity. If that boy has demonstrated comprehension as well as insight and demonstrated decision making capacity as a physician, it's also important to ensure that the boy can have an autonomous choice and make decisions that reflect his own personal values and beliefs. For example, his beliefs of continuing with the type of treatment and the types of side effects he's willing to endure might be completely different than that of his parents. So it's really important to have an open dialogue and understand the boys preferences in order to have him make an informed and autonomous decision making process. However, with the parents, they also have a concern and after gathering more information, I would try to and after sharing that with the parents on the boy's autonomy and ability to make an informed decision, I would try to again see the scenario. If the parents are concerned that the boy might self harm after finding out this news, then I would not tell the boy because that could be very dangerous to him and perhaps he needs some time to digest this information. However, if it is for perhaps alternative reasons such as the parents may not know how to disclose this news to the boy or they're not ready to do so yet, I would try to respect that. And if they want to disclose at a certain point, then I would help them in any way I can. Perhaps setting up a meeting with all of us. And perhaps I can disclose it, or his parents can disclose it, but being very sensitive about it while also to the boy explaining it in a way so that he can understand what a malignancy is and what are some of the consequences and repercussions. I think if this is a scenario, I would definitely encourage the parents to disclose the news to the boy so that we can also understand his values and preferences and help create care that is comprehensive and also takes into account his perspective while also helping him with therapy or other types of counseling so that he can digest and take in this information. So ultimately, in summary, my main concern here is again for the boys' wellbeing. I would first want to gather a lot more information from the parents on their primary concern as to why they don't want to disclose this means. I would then after listening to them share some of my concerns such as perhaps the boy. We're not integrating the boys will and autonomous allowing him to make an autonomous choice. And lastly, I would try to if there is no risk that this boy is involved in may self harm, then I would try to encourage the parents to share that with the boy and facilitate that conversation. So we are navigating that in a sensitive way. This is a very difficult topic in general because again there are no easy alternatives. However, it's really important to be patient and to acknowledge that since this boy is a minor, the parents may know something that I don't and so we need to respect that and respect the parents' decision.

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Thank you for sharing this difficult situation. As physicians, we have a responsibility to disclose medical information to patients with decision-making capacity, even if family members object. Before acting, I would first meet privately with the parents to understand their hesitations around disclosure. They may have legitimate concerns about their son's mental health that I should consider. However, I would also explain the importance of respecting the boy's autonomy, given his terminal illness. Assuming he has decision-making capacity, he has a right to direct his own care based on his values. Withholding information could damage our therapeutic relationship and trust. I would offer to assess the boy's capacity and, if appropriate, slowly disclose details to him in a supportive manner. This may alleviate the parents' concerns. I would highlight that shared decision-making between us, the parents and the boy would lead to the best care plan. If after discussion the parents refuse disclosure due to risks like self-harm, I may defer briefly. But the boy's right to direct his care should be paramount, assuming capacity. Over time, I would continue advocating for transparency and autonomy in a compassionate, non-judgmental manner. Respectfully bridging this conflict between parents and patient requires patience and care. My goal is to reach a resolution where the boy receives key information while also addressing family concerns. Please let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions.

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In this scenario with a patient with Down syndrome who is pregnant, my role as a healthcare provider is to advocate for my patient's wishes first and foremost. I appreciate the parents' perspective advising abortion, and will communicate I understand their view. However, I must uphold professional standards and prioritize my patient's autonomy. I would have an open conversation to ensure she has fully considered all options and implications involved. My goal is complete transparency so she can make a fully informed decision. Ultimately it is her choice, and I will support whatever she decides after thoughtful reflection. This reminds me of a high school friend's experience choosing a university. She wanted to attend York University nearby, but her parents pushed for farther options like Waterloo or McMaster. As her friend, I reinforced that this was her decision - she knew what would make her happiest and I advocated for her autonomy, despite her parents' strong opinions. My role was empowering her to make the choice for herself as an adult. Similarly here, while I will listen to parental concerns, my duty is to my patient. I will ensure she examines the situation comprehensively, then back her fully informed decision, whatever it may be. My priority is empowering my patient's self-determined choice.

student-785

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Recognizing such a complex scenario, my priority would be to uphold the integrity and principles of being a practicing medical practitioner while also emphasizing the importance of well-being for myself, my elderly patients and society as a whole. In this situation, I would give myself the vaccine because ensuring my health and safety during the outbreak would allow me to continue working to provide healthcare services to other elderly patients. Not only would I be benefiting myself, but I would be benefiting these patients of mine as well. Assisting these patients is a large responsibility of mine, and I am obliged to fulfill that responsibility. Giving the vaccine to a different person might not be the best option. I would give it to myself.

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In such a scenario, my priority would be to ensure transparency and come to a collective agreement through careful deliberation with the other judges. Both presentations have very similar, on-par content, making it difficult to choose a sole winner. However, there are other factors the judges and I could consider. One is the delivery and enthusiasm or professionalism of the presenter. Another is the recency and relevance of the proposed solutions to the specific health issue and location of our event. For example, the presentation on access to primary care addresses a pressing issue in our current location. We could also consider the practicality and feasibility of the solutions - something with more profound real-world implications might meet our criteria. By discussing these factors, the other judges and I could thoughtfully decide on a winner through open deliberation.

student-760

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All right, so the question is, if I was on the admissions committee, what would be the most important thing I would look for in a candidate? I think the most important attribute to become a doctor is actually empathy. So I will really want to look for an empathic person because if people are not empathetic and they become doctors, then patients can be really upset, they can be angry towards the physician and the physician just won't understand what's going on. Also, if they don't deliver news in an empathic manner or if they don't feel for the patient, then I think it can really damage the trust relationship that the patient has with the physician and overall just damage the patient's treatment. I also think that a doctor's job is to do the most good and the least harm. And if they're not empathetic, then I think it would eventually just hurt the patient more than do good because they won't feel respected, they won't feel like their feelings matter, they won't feel like their feelings are taken into consideration and they'll just feel like an object to the physician. So I think that's really important. I would also look for candidates who have good communication skills because I think it's important for a doctor to be able to communicate clearly and also simply what the diagnosis is so that the patient understands exactly what he will be going through. So yes, I think those are two very important factors. Also, I think one of the most important things is to be motivated to become a doctor. Because I think that if future physicians don't want to go into medicine and they're only forced to by their parents or they feel social pressure, then I think it can actually be really harmful to the patients and society in general, because physicians, like I said before, have to be empathetic, have to have good communication. But they also need to want to do this because this is a very stressful, I think, job, and it requires a lot of dedication and a lot of university time. And I think that if you're not motivated enough, it will actually make you become a more frustrated person. And no patient likes a frustrated doctor because it's easy for a patient to know when the doctor is actually annoyed with you or disrespects you or does not value you. So I think if you don't want to go into medicine, then it's probably the worst career path you could take if you're not sure of what you want to do because there are so many important things to look for before being a doctor. That's pretty much it. But I would also never neglect anyone in the admissions process because I think that everyone has their own skill set to show and to put forward. And even though I said what I thought were the most important attributes, I would also consider many others. And I would also let the interviewees surprise me. And if I find something that I find particularly interesting or a characteristic trait of a person that I think would make a good doctor, then I would not hesitate to take that person into the university.

student-799

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In our province, I think our healthcare system overall does a pretty good job. With a public healthcare system like we have in Canada, where people are able to get hopefully accessible and inclusive care, there's definitely going to be shortcomings. But overall we see a system where we have our so-called "free healthcare," although we do pay taxes. In any system there's always going to be strengths and weaknesses. But I think overall we do a pretty good job. The issue I'm most passionate about would be accessibility and equality issues, specifically the treatment of indigenous people and people with disabilities. I don't want to make broad, sweeping statements about healthcare in general because it's not every single doctor or health authority that has these issues. But I think with indigenous people in our province and Canada, there have been many instances where they haven't been treated properly and haven't been given the same resources and opportunities to be successful. Some doctors are great, but there have been high profile and likely many unreported cases where indigenous people have not been given the same treatment - whether refused treatments, turned away due to prejudices, or not welcomed in a Western medical environment because as healthcare providers, we're unable or unwilling to accommodate certain values and beliefs. I think this is super important and something we can improve on. Where many indigenous people live in rural communities in BC, I think as a province we struggle to provide good, meaningful, equitable healthcare to people in rural and indigenous communities. It's something they really deserve and I'm quite passionate about. I think it's important that as we move forward, we educate current and future generations with knowledge on how to deal with these issues so professionals are better equipped to go in without prejudice and find solutions that work for both patient and doctor to have a good working relationship that maximizes health outcomes. All cultures and beliefs should be welcome in a healthcare setting by having empathetic people able to go in with no judgment or prejudice, and allow different views and practices that maximize patient outcomes. Having someone willing to listen and create meaningful, non-judgmental relationships with indigenous people in healthcare is key. I also mentioned people with disabilities. As Westerners and able-bodied people, there are barriers we don't think of that prevent access. Addressing those barriers is really important and something I'm passionate about because I firmly believe everyone should be given the opportunity to access our good healthcare system.

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Physicians are very important in their role of educating the general public about topics in healthcare. This was very evident during the COVID-19 pandemic when there was a lot of misinformation being spread and many people were misinformed about the virus, vaccines, and healthcare in general. There is so much misinformation on the Internet that spreads quickly. I believe physicians are a vital resource and tool for educating the general public about healthcare topics. This is especially true when physicians can make evidence-based claims using research, either their own or others'. Physicians are specifically trained in healthcare, learning anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and other fundamental medical sciences. I think it's a very important role for physicians to use their position and knowledge to educate the general public. If some people don't believe or understand them, it's important to provide information in words a general audience can understand, whether they have medical education or not. Physicians should explain details and provide evidence about healthcare topics using language everyone can grasp. Sometimes, unfortunately, people have preconceptions and don't believe what physicians say. As a physician, it's important to aim to give a lot of information to provide that healthcare resource to people. It's up to them whether they accept and understand that information. Even with strong evidence, some may not want to believe the same thing. That's okay. I think a physician's role stops there - you can give education, guidance and resources but never force someone to believe as you do. Overall, I believe educating the general public about healthcare topics is a vital role for physicians.

student-715

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This is an incredibly difficult situation and likely the worst thing a physician could experience - seeing your patient die after discharge. The family's question about why you discharged the patient is completely valid. First, I would avoid becoming defensive. I would review the case notes, surgery recording if available, and consult other physicians involved in the patient's care to see if any mistakes or oversights occurred. I would do this quickly to get answers for the family. I would arrange a meeting with the family soon after to express my deepest condolences and give them space to share their concerns and frustrations. I would explain my rationale for discharging the patient based on her status at the time. If my review found no issues with her care, I would communicate we discharged her without expecting this outcome. I would do everything possible to understand what happened and be open to an autopsy with their consent. Most importantly, I would not absolve myself of potential blame. I would offer transparent theories about what could have occurred and potential solutions or ways to rectify the situation, even if unlikely to fully assuage their concerns. I would aim to be as open and honest as possible about what went wrong if anything did, or explain our reasoning if not. I would discuss what could have been done differently in hindsight and validate their concerns. There are many potential approaches, but the priorities are avoiding defensiveness, answering all questions, looking for more answers, and being transparent. This is devastating for the family, and no explanation will be fully satisfying. But I would work to help them get the answers they need while expressing empathy for their loss. Admitting fault if applicable and working to prevent recurrence is critical after an outcome like this.

student-770

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Having volunteered in a long-term care home, I understand the difficulty this situation poses, having witnessed patients pass away. While fulfilling your duties, you must remain mindful and empathetic on this sensitive topic. I would approach the family privately in a comfortable setting to offer emotional support and resources. I would also take time to reflect on my own feelings, as this is distressing for staff too. Practicing self-care and speaking with other healthcare practitioners to address my needs is important. My goal is providing compassionate care for the grieving family while recognizing the emotional toll on myself and taking steps to manage that burden as well. This requires an empathetic approach for the family combined with conscious efforts to tend to my own wellbeing during an extremely difficult time.

student-741

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This is a sensitive situation, as public health should be the top priority, yet tracking individuals' movements can impose major privacy risks that make citizens feel exposed. Given these competing concerns, the best approach may be finding alternative public health measures that lower disease spread while respecting privacy. Suggestions already implemented worldwide include masking mandates, vaccination requirements, social distancing, and limits on gatherings. While controversial, dissecting perspectives on why they help can build understanding. Officials can share unbiased data on masks, hygiene and distancing to educate citizens that these measures effectively reduce transmission based on evidence. It's also key to remind the public of the goal - reducing illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths. With limited hospital capacity, surging cases can overburden healthcare workers and restrict care for other emergencies. By informing citizens of these broad implications, they may better comprehend the purpose of safety measures despite privacy tradeoffs. In summary, educating the public with clear evidence-based rationale for interventions can promote informed choices. Citizens may then continue safety practices willingly, knowing the societal benefits, while retaining autonomy over health decisions and minimizing invasive tracking. A thoughtful public health approach requires openness on all sides to find solutions.

student-766

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Hi Jason, it's good to see you today. I'm glad we could meet up. I was wondering how you've been the last few days since I haven't heard from you - I was concerned. How are the medical school applications going? Is everything okay generally? Have you been eating and sleeping alright? It was surprising when you didn't come to class since you're usually so diligent. I'm sure there's a logical reason, but as your friend I want to make sure you're doing well. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help or if you need someone to talk to. I'm here for you and just want to make sure you're taking care of yourself. Let me know if you need anything at all.

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As the attending physician in this case, I would likely feel very uncomfortable with the profanity and anger directed at me. My first step would be to remove myself from the situation and take a moment to calm down. If possible, I would ask another attending or staff member to temporarily take over care so the patient is not neglected. Hopefully someone more detached can interact in a calmer, unbiased manner. Once I've had a chance to collect myself and be mindful, I would return to speak with the patient privately. I would talk in a calm tone, asking if they would like to voice any concerns and if there is anything I can do to help. I would be understanding that hospitalization can be an extremely stressful time, especially when dealing with significant medical issues. This may be contributing to their struggle with following advice and overall discomfort. My goal would be having an open discussion to understand their perspective, while remaining patient focused.

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