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Casper

I would be concern about the customer and at the same time would like to follow the stores policy to the best of my abilities. I would empathize with the customer as much as possibel about their medical bill and see if there is anything i can do to assist. I'd reach out the my manger to see if there was any other evidence of the customer's puchase that day, or if they connected it to the loyalty card or proof of purchare through a credit card perhaps. Ultimately if we can prove the customers purchase with the manager, we can come to the agreement to get a refund. Or we can refer the customer to a financial specialist in this way i am able to follow the stores policy and assure the customer gets the medical help they need.

student-72

Casper

Political views may differ. Having one political view doesn't make a person worse than someone who has a different political view. in a work environment, it is important that we accept others irrespective of their political views. We need to accept diversity as having differing opinions has been proven helpful in many cases. Hence, just having a differing view than my supervisor will never convince me to change a job if I am not treated differently or forced to change my opinions.

student-334

Casper

In this case the intervation of a proffesion is necessary as the wellbieng of the animal and the house owned is hte most importat. THat being the case it has to be taken into account that the economical conditions of the home ownes could be affected by the predense of this animals. If the animals were there often I would propse to create a fund that would help the house owners for a low price. If it is not frequent at all getting a proffesional form afar would be necessary. Either way it is always important to take care of the animals and the people and a price should not be in the way of someones wellbeing.

student-84

Casper

No, I do not. Leadership skills is something that can always be improved upon. The world is constantly changing and our society is always becoming more diverse. Being a leader means to be a great listener and being open to other's perspectives. Hence, learning more about how we can strengthen our leadership skills with new perspectives such as through courses in professional schools would not be detrimental but will help further the skills of students.

student-507

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

Socrates meant that there is an infinite amount of knowledge, and as human beings, we are limited in our capacity to know everything. This quote is a humble acknowledgement of our limits as human beings. You can never expect to know everything. You can strive to constantly learn, grow, and seek knowledge. Additionally, this quote also hints to the value of gathering information from reliabvle external sources and research.

student-379

Casper

I think I will try to say something to my coworkers. Though, I realize that this can be a very uncomfortable interaction, I think that it is best to be open and honest. I do not want to be in a work environment where my coworkers are hostile and are constantly making people uncomfortable. However, I will try to have a conversation with them in a different environment. If we are at a restaurant, the coworkers may be drunk which may cause them to say things they do not mean. I think I will wait for the next day to talk to them and have an open conversation about my concerns. I will do this in a non judgemental way. Just because of a few statements, I will not assume that my coworkers are bad people and give them the benefit of the doubt.

student-106

Casper

This man may be harmed by PSW if the situation is left unattended As a visitor and compassionate citizen I want to make sure this man is not being subject to harm in a place of care I would feel the responsibility to intervene in some manner I wouuld first take the PSW aside and ask her if there was a problem. I would have ashley do the same with the man. We would reconvene and discuss and if the man indicated potential abuse or if either of us had reason to expect it we would report the incident to an autghority. Although this would be inconvenient to the PSW we would be able to more justly establish what happened here.

student-489

Casper

This is a difficult situation, as the supervisor may be intoxicated, which if true, could compromise the safety of patients in the clinic. It would be best to approach this situation in a private, nonjudgmental conversation with the supervisor, to determine if they are truly intoxicated. Indications of intoxication include alcohol-smelling breath, which can be a symptom of other medical conditions, so it is important to get a grasp of the whole picture before coming to conclusions. If they are indeed intoxicated, I would talk to her and recommend that she not work at the moment, in the interest of patient safety. I would then report their behavior to a superior, as intoxication is highly inappropriate in such a position.

student-27

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

As I am the invigilator for the test it is my duty to investigate and report any instances of cheating. The fact that I know the student may push me to address the situation with empathy and care, however this would not prevent be from determining if cheating was involved and to proceed with the requisite actions to address it.

student-610

Casper

dans cette situation, je suis inquiète pour ma collègue et pour les prochains clients. ayant vu que ma collegue semblait avoir bu beaucoup, je serais inquiete quelle ne soit pas en possession de tous ses moyens et quelle risquait sa vie et celle de ses clients en conduisant sous linfluence de lalcool. je serais aussi inquiete quelle perde son emploi sil était révélé quelle ait conduit apres avoir bu, vu que cest contre les règle

student-185

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

I believe that Einstein meant that curiosity is the root of many ideas, inventions, discoveries, etc. We need curiosity. It starts with a keen interest to uncover answers to unresolved questions/issues, and this interest (curiosity) is what motivates one to pursue the answers and solutions.

student-616

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-95

Casper

Of course there are benefits to volunteering. There is a certain kind of job of helping others while expecting nothing in return. While I can see why people might not see a benefit for volunteering, maybe someone is very financially in need and cannot afford helping others for free, while they could use that time to work at a job that will feed their family. Volunteering for those that can have that spare time, can help them gain a new perspective on the lives of others especially those in need.

student-293

Casper

This is a difficult decision. I can acknowledge the store owner's feelings towards some high school students, as they are being more cautious about who they are willing to let into the store based on the thefts being from mostly high school students. However, the owner also needs to realize that it is likely a small minority of high school students that are committing the thefts and that it is rash to generalize to think every high school students are thieves. I belive that while I can empathize the store owner's feelings, this can be seen as discrimination as the owner is taking the actions of a minority in that group and generalizing it to that entire population and treating them differently than it.

student-18

Casper

Maybe the basketball team has been losing a lot of games, and it is hurting their financial ability to keep the team together. But perhaps, James has some sort of prejudice against the \"worst\" player. In the latter case, Kevin would have to investigate and observe if this is true. If it is true, Kevin might not right to follow Jame's advice.

student-691

Casper

I think the right course of action would be to make sure the puppy didn't belong to anyone first. If the puppy didn't belong to anyone then I think he has the right to adopt the puppy. If the puppy does have an owner, then I think it would be our responsibility to try our best to find the owner and to return their puppy.

student-470

Casper

I would be understanding of how he might feel, because i would also be very frustrated if someone stole money from the buisiness. I would try to reconcile with him by showing my loyalty to the company and explain to him that i would never do that. I would cooperate with him to find the actual culprit.

student-646

Casper

I would assess my surroundings to determine where I am, if I have any food or water nearby, and possibly shelter. I'd tell myself that this situation could last a while and I need to prepare the best way possible.

student-605

Casper

With good intentions, I do not believe it is rude to let Jacob know if you do so with proper communication. You need to be polite and not condescending and have empathy for his situation. You must approach the situation as kindly and maturely as possible.

student-405

Casper

While I understand both sides of the story (the lower class is struggling to get by and yet the largest and richest organizations are paying less taxes than they are, which can feel injust and frustrating, the upper class is trying to help the economy so that everything on a whole can be more affordable), I must side with the lower class in this situation as I feel as though there are other ways to improve the economy and everyone, even corporations, should be treated equally and have to pay the same relative amoutn as everyone else.

student-625

Casper

I think this can be a very scary and stressful situation, especially if you are alone in a new place. However, I think that if you remain calm you might be able to think clear and come up with solutions or clues that can lead you to the right direction. I would try to yell and see if other people are around me, but I would also have trust and confidence in myself that I would be able to find my way on my own, as long as i am brave and calm.

student-92

Casper

I would talk to the customer and gain a better understanding of their perspective. I would discuss this in private and approach the customer in a kind, calm, and empathetic manner so that there is a degree of trust established between us. If the customer was still asking for a refund, I would tell them that it is against store policy to issue a refund and explain taht it would be dishonest of me to do so. I would then provide them with support and provide resources that will allow them come up with ways to find money for their medical bills

student-662

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

I will simply report that someone else has posted the post on social media. I would refrain from naming any of my colleagues as suspects. The account may have got hacked, and I simply do not have enough information to tell them whether I think it was one of the other people who posted it.

student-395

Casper

I do not believe charlie is overreacting. Charlie is genuinely concerned about the wellbeing of his brother and upholding the law. If i were charlie, i would acknowledge my brothers concerns, say i understand he has good intentions, but the permit is required, and is in both you and the customers best interests. For example, if therre is an accident or someone gets hurt, the police know where you are and can provide help since they are aware of the situation. ultimately, i would try to figure out what is stopping my brother from getting a permit (maybe he doesnt know how, and in that case, i would help him) or maybe he just doesnt see the importance, to which i hope my previous response would better inform him.

student-285

Casper

First, I would want to gather more information about what is happening. Is the person searching for something they lost in the garbage can? Is the items not really garbage but maybe a personal belonging the person accidentally dropped? If the person did intentionally throw garbage on the grass, then I would want to approach the person in a friendly, non-judgemental manner and let them know what I saw. I would politely ask the person to pick up their garbage to keep the park clean for everyone else. If the person refuses and walks away, then I would pick the garbage myself if it was appropriate (e.g. if I had gloves, or a tissue) because I believe it is a ethical obligation of citizens to look after the park.

student-156

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 would first talk to them, ideally before presenting the project. I would ask them if they are going through any personal struggles that may be preventing them from participating. If yes, then I would direct them to the school counselor and offer to help them in any way I can. I would also, with their permission, explain their situation to the teacher. In solo projects, teachers sometimes modify the weight or deadline of an assignment if the student needs it and hopefully the teacher will be sympathetic. If the student is not doing the project because they do not want to work, I would explain in a non-judgemental way how his actions are unfair to the rest of the team in that they will work harder and not get the credit. I would encourage them to tell the teacher which parts they did and which the other teamates did. If they refuse, I would do so myself. This way, each member of the group gets credit for the work they did, whether big or small.

student-36

Casper

I think this quote means that being a professional does not mean that one cannot make any mistakes or necessarily be the best at everything they do. I think it means that they should do everything according to what is appropriate and not go against recommended or legal practices. Professionals should come to work on time, do their required work, and not go against any professional boundaries. Professionals do not need to know everything and they can go and ask for help, it does not need to appear they know evbeyrhting it is important to act professionally.

student-228

Casper

Yes, I would immediately try to make them stop. I would let them know that as a friend we need to respect our friends boundaries and privacy. It is not within our right to look through their phone without permission. I would encourage them to speak to the friend directly if they are looking for something specifically as that is the right thing to do.

student-463

Casper

This would greatly concern me as respect for historical sites are important. but i will request to talk to them privately, away from the crowd. I am hoping they agree. Then i would calmly voice my concern. I will then listen attentively to what they have to say, hoping the situaiton geets resolved from this

student-566

Casper

I started with giving a compliment so the other person does not feel as if I am insulting them or feel overwhelmingly negative about themselves. Then I told them in a non-judgemental and kind manner what they could improve on. The language I used was very specific, steering clear of words like \"wrong\" or \"bad\" and instead using more positive words such as \"work on\" or \"improve\". This is important so the other person is not offended and more willing to accept my feedback. I also emphasized that it is definitely possible for them to improve, and they are not inherently bad at the task.

student-546

Casper

The issues in this situation are that Jacob may be making a bad health decision and that you could be coming off as a bad friend. The impact is that you could worsen his health condition, or conversely, make him feel negatively about himself and not trust your friendship. Before I tell him anything, I need more information. I would ask why he wants a large pizza if is just the two of us as maybe he wants some for leftovers. If he does, then I would suggest maybe ordering a salad instead of onion rings. If not, I may need to have a respectful conversation about his health in a way that is empathetic and not rude.

student-196

Casper

NO I would not kick the player off of the team.

student-700

Casper

I would acknowledge the bosses assumption. Instead of acting defensive and acting irrationally, I would collect more information about the situation. I would ask him if there were certain things I was doing differently. I would ask questions openly without judgment in order to maintain our work relationship.

student-678

Casper

I would not mess with the points as this undermines the light hearted nature of the game, and is un-fair to the other residents. Additionally, I do not want the residents with dementia to feel as though they are less capable than the others by recieving the extra point

student-492

Casper

There are numerous factors that may have prompted James to ask this of Kevin. James may want to ensure the team's success either for the good of himself, his players, or the organization. He may want to avoid conflict with the player and ask Kevin to handle it instead. He also may be looking to give Kevin a larger role as a coach and want to give him the harder tasks to perform.

student-41

Casper

Firstly, I am concerned for the mental health of the recipient of the joke. My first thought is to discuss the possible mental health outcomes to the jokester and emphasize that this is a professional environment where offensive jokes should not take place. I recognize that my coworker may not be aware of the offensive nature of the joke and I would have a private conversation with him or her where I talk about how this could impact our coworker and the underlying biases that could be at play. I would be careful to be nonjudgmental and not assume bad intent during this conversation as to not damage my report with my coworker.

student-362

Casper

I was spearheading a creative project for a conference art display. One of my team members had constructed the piece in a way I had not visualized, and I believed would violate the dimension requirements for the display to pass examination. I approached the privately and non-confrontationally to express my concerns and why it was important to make sure all the dimensions were correct. Though the art piece did not fit my visualization, I did not want to stifle their artistic freedom, so I compromised on that front.

student-307

Casper

I would feel so bad for my close friend. That kind of news is never good and the feelings they are experiencing are completley justified. I would make sure to offer them support and my time regardless of their final decision. In regards to their decision to stay or to leave, I believe they should also consider alternatives, like potentially taking a gap year and stay at home. I would research any other options and suggest that they should talk with administrative staff of the vet school to see if there are any other options, and even would offer to go talk to them myself if they don't feel up to it. I owuld also suggest any ideas of how to help with the coursework and suggest seeing a therapist if that might help with the stress. But I do believe that they should probably see their mother at some point soon as it is always important to be with loved ones during a time of stress.

student-198

Casper

I would approach them and ask them what they are doing. I would allow some separation between the cat and the teenagers. I would listen to them because I might not have been seeing what I thought I was. If they were abusing the cat I would contact their parents to let them know what happened and I would report.

student-552

Casper

My main conern is nt being able to serve a customer as this is my responsibility, while also acknowleding that there may be a potential breach in guidelines. I would try to assess and see if there is merit to the comment or if this is a potential instance of discrimination to

student-336

Casper

I think that Einstein was to encourage scholars, scientists and students to be curious about everything. For student, being curious allow them to be motivated and learning becomes interesting when they are willing to search extra information when they have cruiostiy about the knowledge.

student-705

Casper

I would stop and take a moment to gather my thoughts and examine my surroundings. I would decide if it would be a better decision for me to keep walking, or to stop where I am and not go further, in case of getting myself more lost. If I can see a clear path near me, I will take that path. If I do not see a clear path, I might take a few steps back from where I came from to see if I can find a clear path. If not, I will stop where I am and call for help.

student-194

Casper

Littering with mal-intent is a behaviour that represent a lack of respect for the environment and those around you. I would want to approach the individual in an open, non-confrontaitonal manner, and ask them why it is that they have littered. It oculd be the case that they put the trash down momentarily to do something and intend to pick it up, or they may not be from the area, and may not understand our littering laws. If they had the intention of leaving it there I would inform them of the negative consequences this may have on the environment, the wildlife in the park, and for the other people who want to enjoy the park.

student-202

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

While, I can see why this suggestion would make the residents with dementia feel better it is not fair to the other residents playing the game.

student-369

Casper

My coworker is in a difficult situation because our boss is making her feel uncomfortable. If she is able to, I would encourage her to talk to her boss about these concerns and voice how she feels uncomfortable. If need be, I would be there for her if she did not want to confront the boss alone. Her discussion with the manager would determine her next step. If the manager no longer makes her feel uncomfortable, then all is well. However , if the manager continues, I would encourage her to report it to upper management and get the help she needs. After the situation has been addressed, I would check back in with her to see how she feels and if it is still reoccuring

student-32

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

The most pressing issue here is an ethical dilemma regarding whether to turn yourself in or not. I would take a look at my situation, and I would understand the desire to drive away and not get caught if I were in a serious financial situation or in a rush. At the same time, the person who got hit may also feel upset and be in a similar situation. In the end of both cases, I would not drive away because it could be unfair for the other person, so I would gather more information to see how the other person feels and their current situation by leaving a contact number if I was in a rush. If I was in a serious financial situation, then I would ask the other person if I could undergo a payment plan or look for other resources in the community I could use to support myself.

student-117

Casper

I would first contact my supervisor and ask to them with ASAP, tellign them know that what I need to dicuss is very important. I would inform them that a post has been made and that the public migh tfind it offencly. I would then should them the post and ask it they would like to take it down ot ==r make a statement about the eror that was make. During our dicussion I was also like them know that I do not know who posted this post but all I know that it was not me. I would also ask if there is anything I can do to help migate the situation.

student-589

Casper

It depends. How great are the risks associated with the procedure? Governments and Helath organizations should be discussing the procedure, while taking religion into consideration. The risks may be greater for having the procedure done, but how much greater? It is possible that the risks are so low that it does not pose a significant health risk to individual, in which case, it seems reasonable to allow the procedure.

student-394

Casper

I believe that this depends how this face affects my working situation. Indeed, if the political views do not play a role in the working environment, where the atmosphere is friendly and respectful no matter people's personal veiws, then I beileve that this is not a reason for me to leave my job. however, if the job I have has a great relationship with political views and that this leads me to have to act based on these views, then since I would not be sharing thee views, I believe that I might not stay at the job, that is only if the tasks that I have to complete require me to go against my set of values which are highlighted thrhough my political views.

student-68

Casper

As intimidating as the situation would seem, I would tell myself to take a deep breath and calm down. Next, I would gather all the information I had at my current disposal. I would retrace my steps and try to recall how I got in this situation. Then, I would create a path I believe would get me out of the forest. Along the path I would leave traces and mental markers to ensure I could return to my original spot should the path prove unsuccessful. I would make note of that path in my mind or on paper if possible, and then I would continue a process of trial-and-error and elimination until I find a successful path out of the forest.

student-203

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

All patients regardless of background, socioeconomic status, race, gender, etc. must be treated with the same level of respect and care by healthcare workers, to ensure the system is working in a just and ethical manner. It would not be right for the man to receive improved care based on the donation that his daughter made.

student-522

Casper

I like to think that he meant that curiosity is an innate quality. It is not like many other human emotions like pride or envy which derive from relations with people, but instead that curiosity is this fundamental human element which is simply part of us and drives us forward for no reason other than our curiosity about the world around us.

student-235

Casper

My response to Jeffrey would be to explain that I also personally don't understand why this is a thing in society. I would explain to him that I empathize with him, and I understand how excluded and even invalidated he might feel by society's catering toward Christian holidays. As I also don't celebrate Christian holidays, I would offer to spend those days with him so that he doesn't feel isolated from society by everything being shut down.

student-173

Casper

Since the most pressing issue here is the lack of respect for the people who lost their lives and were affected by concentration camps, I would talk to the teenagers or their parents/supervisors. I need to consider the people affected by this behaviour, including the teenagers, but also everyone present and everyone affected by concentration camps.

student-442

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student-588

Casper

Since most outdoor animals are wild it is unknowing to them that they are invading your property as well as it is not the homeowners fault that animals are coming on their property. I feel if the homeowner chose to live in an association there shud be a polciy in place or rule that they are aware of before they chose to live there that explain what they must do in the case of animals invading their property. This makes them or the association responsible for the animals and both are on the same page.

student-143

Casper

I don't think forbidding friendship would be a healthy step for me to take based off the current information. Firstly, I would console my child - I would apologize that we couldn't afford those toys, but try and remind him of the toys he does have, or the games they can play without toys at all. Pretending is a great form of play. However, I would tell my child that it was rude to brag about toys, and if it happens again he can ask his friend to not discuss that topic. I'd also ask to talk to the friend's parents and explain the situation. They may themselves be horrified at the behaviour and take the chance to explain to their child that it is rude to brag, and that toys are just material things. The important thing is to be kind to each other. If the friend was still continuing to be rude with no change in behaviour, I wouldn't forbid my child from being friends with them, but I may encourage them to spend time with other friends (regardless of SES) that don't make him feel bad about himself.

student-23

Casper

I believe that standing up to authority is a very complex phenomenon and has many different perspective to consider. When it comes to making it \"easier\", I believe that providing training on perhaps the resources one could access, or the steps to how someone could do it can make the process feel more coherent. However, standing up to authority is inveitably a difficult task that takes a lot of courage, regardless of training. Training can improve its accessibility.

student-242

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 think back to a time when I was a waitress at a restaurant. While I wasn't the leader their were often two other waitresses with me on shift and then the owner of the restaurant acted as a leader. Often time when the restaurant was bustling as a group we would have to manage organization of tables, cleaning tables, putting in orders making sure they are correct and checking on each others tables when the other waitresses got tied up with other situations in the restaurant.

student-226

Casper

no, i would not drive away. although it is tempting to not face the potential reprucssions, one must remain ethical in such a situation. in order to maintain the order of society, it is important to take responsibility for our actions, priotize the well-being of others, and maintain moral principles.

student-319

Casper

Firstly, I would applaud her courage to come up and share that fact with me. I would smile and let her know that I am very proud of her the way she is and no matter what I will always support her. I will not want to intrude her privacy by interfering in her family matter without her consent. So, I will ask her if she needs any help in letting her parents know. I would ask her that she should try talking to her parents and give it a try. Perhaps they understand her. If they don't, I will ask her to keep trying and remaining true to herself.

student-201

Casper

I was working at the vaccination center and someone was feeling ill. As a medical professionnal, my job is to take care of our patients. I called for help and made sure to stabilize the patient. I told the family baout the situation and told them the next steps. When the patient was feeling better I made sure to give him advise for next time such as eating a full meal and hydrating yourself before getting the next shot.

student-657

Casper

I would first kindly ask if the person took my book or saw the book that I left on the table earlier. I wouldn't jump to any conclusions about theft, because its entirely plausible that the person thought the book was theirs, or maybe they took it to return it to me.

student-20

Casper

I do understand that going through someone's phone without them knowing is a privacy concern however here could be more in the situation that we do not know. I would pull the friend in a private room and talk to her in a non-confrontational manner to understand why the friend is looking through the phone. I would ask the friend if she got permission to look through the phone and what she is looking for. If the friend got permission to look through the phone, I would not say anything as it is non of my business. If she replies back and just wanted to know the time, I would advise to the friend to put the phone away since she did not get permission from the friend, and that I would provide her with the time. If the friend said that she is just looking at something quickly, I would advise her I would advise her that it is breaking privacy reasons to be looking through someones phone without permission. I would then feel obligated to have to report her to the friend for looking at the phone. In this situation, it is my goal to question and understand why the friend is looking through the phone as well as ensure that my friend maintains privacy on her phone.

student-4

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

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

Il faut convaincre le collègue de ne pas prendre l'auto, c'est très dangereux. la consommation d'alcool au volant est une des principales causes d'accidents mortels sur la route. Tous ont droit à la sécurité, et ce droit est violé par l'acte de ce collègue. De plus, les clients ne sont pas au courant de cette consommation d'alcool, ils sont donc complètement vulnérables aux conséquences de ses actes

student-560

Casper

No. there are different leadership styles thta exist. Depending on the context, some styles would be more effective than others. It is improtant for students entering a professional grduate program to have a leadership style that they have been most comfortable with as it is what makes them their authentic selves. However, the schools can introduce new styles that can help their students become more rounded leaders giving students more tools to work with when they are in a group or as an individual.

student-131

Casper

Dave should assess the situation for himself and gather more information before approaching the man. Dave should be aware that the man could need help and is not in a state of mind to advocate for himself. Dave should consider talking to others or finding a way to approach the man calmly if it is possible and try to connect him to resources.

student-710

Casper

ni l'un ni l'autre: je propose quil y ait des prix basés sur la fréquence des visites des patients et du personnel de l'hopital. ainsi, les patients hospitalisées pourront voir leur proches, ce qui aide leur santé mentale et leur guérison, puis, l'hopital peut continuer a faire des profits et a subventionner des bellse machines qui servent à savuer des vie set a prévenir des maladies. ainsi, ce compromis avantage le plus de personnes possible, ce que je pense etre une bonne solution.

student-129

Casper

I would be calm and respectful and not be accusatory. I would begin an open dialogue and express my feelings. I would mention that I lost my chemistry textbook and ask if they've seen it. There is nothing to imply that they stole it and it would be a mistake to assume that.

student-225

Casper

First, I understand that Kevin is in difficult situation. As a manager, he has a duty to uphold store policies but as his boss he might feel a responsibilty towards his employee as well. The employee might also have a reason for why he cannot and did not pay for the bread, such as not having enough money due to a financial burden he has recently had to take on. Kevin should privately and nonjudgementally chat with the employee and let them know that they would like to help out in any way they can but that unfortunately they cannot go on with their behaviour as it is stealing.

student-429

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 think that I would want to collect a survey on how current parking prices are affecting patients and visitors. There are pros and cons to consider when pricing parking. For example, if parking was free it would be more accessible for patients and visitors but parking can fill up very quickly becaause it may be used by staff. On the other side, parking may be more available if there is a price and the hospital can use the money to buy more equipment that will ultimately help the patients. I think that the price should be lowered to make it more accessible to lower incme patients but not free.

student-340

Casper

I would first apologize to all the employees and then privately talk to each employee that I have to lay off. To do this I would tell them that I understand that this puts them in a difficult scenario but I would offer them all the support that they need getting a new job. For example, I would write the recommendation letters, I would try to find them interviews at new companies, and I would offer them some kind of financial support from what the company can afford.

student-433

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

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

Determining whether or not this policy is discrimination comes down to the specifics of the policy itself. Close consideration of the specific outline of the store policy should determine whether or not the actual policy is harming any parties involved. Does it prevent students from exercising any of the rights they should be granted? Does it harm community members that may not attend the school but are still within the age range of prohibited shoppers? If indeed there are parties being harmed in any way by this policy, such in the event that a student must purchase an item during school hours but is not allowed to, this policy may in fact be unethical and there could be grounds for establishing this policy as discriminatory.

student-107

Casper

The at hand presents a complex dilemma, where both parties may have valid reasons for their actions. On the one hand, the individual who approached the man with scrubs may have been genuinely concerned about the potential spread of COVID-19, and may have felt that it was their responsibility to address the situation. On the other hand, the man with scrubs may have felt that he deserved recognition for his work as a frontline owrker, and may have been offended by the implication that he was not taking proper precautions.

student-335

Casper

I believe that Einstein was relating to the fact that there is a reason for curiosity to exist. This statement in my perspective would be alluding to the fact that without curiosity multiple fields, such as like biology, chemistry, physics, etc. would remain unexplored. Without curiosity it seems as though much of what we know nowadays would remain unknown so by having this element it allows for groundbreaking discoveries to be enabled.

student-430

Casper

It is important before adopting the puppy to try and find out where it had came from. If the puppy had been lost by an owner it is important to locate the owner and give the puppy back. This can be done in multiple ways, such as using social media and posters around the neighborhood. In the mean time the person can hold the puppy and take care of it by taking it to the vet for a checkup, until he hears back from the owner, if at all.

student-265

Casper

I underatand that this is a very scary situation for Sammy and now me, as I am now invovled. I would first tell Sammy that I am happy he told me, and that I am here to support him. I would ask Sammy why he commited the crime, as I need to make sure I have all the information to properly analyze the sitatuation. I would tell him that I will not judge him and actively listen to him. I would tell him what I saw on the tv, and explain to him why I think he should come forward and be honest. Perhaps his hoenestly will be well received and the punishment less severe, but I have a duty to be honest and ensure that his other innocent person also receives fair treatment.

student-279

Casper

At the end of the day, it is decision on how he wants to handle this. My role as a friend will be to suggest several options and see which one bests works for him. Having a mom that is sick is not easy and he probably needs extra set of ideas in figurign out what is best for him.

student-530

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

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

I bleive it is improtant to have a discussion with HEather and about her feelings befoer makigna decisin. Understanding her position is improtant, and I would be empathetic to her concerns. I would address teh issue at hand, and suggest that forming a club where people can bring books that they feel passionate about would allow others to appreciate their perspectives, and have a discussion on it. Heather could bring her book that is representative of the LGBTQ group, thus introducing others to the issues that may be present in my book. THus, I would still form the club to allow everyone to be involved in sharing their experiences and literatuer they are influenced by.

student-300

Casper

I understand that John is in a difficult situation. He likely wants to help the elderly lady, given that she has an important appointment to attend, which has to do with her health. However, John does not want to get in trouble by letting the lady onto the bus without paying. In this case, I suggest that John orders the elderly lady an Uber or taxi so that the elderly lady can make it to her appointment. This costs more money than a bus, but the elderly lady could pay John back at a later time. If neither of them can afford an Uber/taxi, perhaps one of them has a friend who can offer the elderly lady a ride. Since the appointment is urgent, it is likely not possible to reschedule.

student-63

Casper

In this example, I was giving feedback to a coworker regarding the positioning of a secuirity tag on a product we were selling. I wanted to tell the employee they did it wrong, but in a nice way so that they still wanted to keep tagging and talk to me in the future. I felt the need to make sure that we remained on positive terms and thast the employee would want to continue to work. So, I approached my co-worker in a respectful and casual manner to inform them of what they were doing wrong.

student-318

Casper

I was in the hospital for a obsorvorship in ophtalmology with my mother that works in this departement. She had a lot of work that they and I promised to help her with the clients after lunch. However a man asked for my help when i left the cafeteria : he seemed really stressed out and fearful and I saw them so I decided to help him rather that going back to the clinic to help my mom. I had the find a missing patient in a wheelchair with him and bring her to the second floor. I did so and I was late to help my mom and we finished late but at least I helped this man.

student-398

Casper

Cultures are what bring people together and make them feel connected to something greater than themselves. It is a way to collaborate with others and create something such as preparing for festivals and make sure that no one feels left out.

student-606

Casper

I tried mindfulness before .that is useful for me .it can help me a lot during the period of that time .I was struggled with my assignments and other important thinngs .so I started midfullness ,it can really help me to focus on tasks I need to do .it is a really good method to improve yourself.

student-702

Casper

I would tell the supervisor that when you were going through the company's Facebook feed you noticed that someone had posted this. I would tell them exactly how I found the post inanition to the fact that you believe that a meeting should be set up with the interns to fi

student-496

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

As Jennifer, my main concern is the wellbeing of Heather and to put together a club that Jennifer is passionate about. I think Jennifer should have a private, non-confrontational discussion with Heather, outlining the goal of the club is bring together people who enjoy Old Romantic Books (ex. writing, timeline, etc.), and not to put down LGBTQ+ members. If possible, Jennifer can include books in that era that are also LGBTQ+ friendly to help make Heather feel more welcome.

student-654

Casper

This is a difficult situation. I understand that the company has a strict policy that requires a receipt for any returns to be processed and the policy must be followed by all of the employees. I can also understand the customer's situation and understand that they need the money in order to pay for their medical bills. I would first gather more information from the customer and ask if he has the receipt at home somewhere and if he can return with the receipt. After gathering this information, then I would escalate the situation to my supervisor and work with them to get the issue resolved.

student-420

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

Interview

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

Interview

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

Interview

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.

student-740

Interview

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.

student-821

Interview

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

Interview

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

Interview

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

Interview

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

Interview

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

Interview

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

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

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

Interview

The issue is that without participants, we won't obtain reliable vaccine results. However, that doesn't mean I or anyone should hastily take an unproven vaccine just because I'm an administrator. I would need to review policies to ethically proceed. Has this vaccine been through animal trials and shown safe for human testing? If not, I would not take it or administer it to others, as that could cause harm. However, if it has successfully passed initial safety studies, we would need to enroll participants in clinical trials under careful oversight. I could enroll myself to ethically test the vaccine's effects, but would not take an untested vaccine randomly. My role is ensuring we follow rigorous scientific protocols to safely develop and evaluate this vaccine prior to any deployment.

student-736

Interview

Deciding to pursue medicine and become a doctor is a big decision and it requires a lot of effort and takes a lot of time. I have thought very carefully about why I want to be a doctor and I have three main reasons. First, I want to be a lifelong learner. I chose to study at the University of Toronto for my undergraduate degree, particularly in neuroscience, because the field is so broad, there are so many different directions you can go with it. I was able to learn from some of the leading researchers in the field at the University of Toronto. Even after I finished my program requirements and could have just taken easier electives for the rest of my degree, I chose to pursue extra courses at the higher levels, like 400 and 300 level, because I'm really passionate about education. I want to learn as much as I can, and I even took six courses a semester, which is more than usually considered full time, because I wanted to get the most out of the education offered by the University of Toronto and learn as much as I can while enrolled there. Being a doctor is one of the only careers where you get to be a student forever, and you also get to apply your knowledge every single day, which is not something that many other academics get to do. So this is one of the main reasons why I would like to be a doctor. Second, I love forming relationships with people and maintaining them over a long period of time. Even just in the past year where I've been working and volunteering at the same hospital, I've been able to see the same patients every week for a year. It has been so rewarding and fulfilling to be able to see their progress and be able to contribute to their care every week. I think that this is a very unique opportunity. While some other members of the healthcare team are able to form some sort of lifelong relationship with patients like therapists or maybe nurse practitioners, physicians get to do this the most and to the highest level of depth, and you really get to know your patients. I am a person who loves human connection, and I love being able to help people and see their progress as I help them. So being a doctor would allow me to do this every day. Lastly, I'm really passionate about advocating for equal access to health care and equal quality of health care, regardless of one's socioeconomic, cultural or racial background. Currently, I do see some gaps in this. In Canada, even in the place where I volunteered, I found that many of the programs offered were Western-centric and didn't provide as much benefit to patients from Asia, Africa and other parts of the world. For example, I was once shadowing an occupational therapist who was teaching an elderly man with a TBI how to use the kitchen with a walker. Unfortunately, they didn't have the abrasive spices and ingredients that he would normally use at home. Instead, they had eggs, which he actually couldn't eat. So I used my knowledge of Asian culture because of my own background to try and figure out what kind of ingredients he uses in his household. We tried to simulate that with whatever we had, but obviously it wasn't an exact match, and it would have been more helpful to have a wider array of ingredients available. Another example is when doing music therapy, they would often play songs more popular in America and Canada, but not other areas. So when I see Asian patients, I try to ask them what kind of music they're used to listening to, and encourage the music therapist to play music similar to that, so it's more culturally relevant. So I think being a physician is the only profession where I could be a lifelong learner who advocates for people's health and forms lifelong relationships with patients. That is why I want to be a doctor.

student-805

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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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I believe the issue of medical programs mandating a 2-3 year stay in rural northern Ontario is very important. The shortage of physicians in rural areas remains an ongoing debate that needs immediate attention, primarily due to the difficulty rural residents face accessing quality care amidst staffing shortages. In my opinion, integrating this mandatory rural stint after graduation could have both positives and negatives. First, it would significantly increase the physician presence in these areas. However, it risks physicians leaving to return to urbanized cities or suburbs nearer their families once the stint ends. This could cause physician numbers to spike then plummet. There's no guarantee of retention past 2-3 years. Yet some may find rural practice unexpectedly rewarding and remain. Overall, predicting an individual physician's actions is difficult given personal circumstances. Healthcare costs could also fluctuate if physician turnover is high, as lower staffing often increases prices. However, a continuous influx, even if temporary, can positively impact rural infrastructure and policies by adding expertise. In summary, the long-term implications past 2-3 years are uncertain. Further research into effective, sustainable solutions for rural retention is needed. While complex with many factors, deeper investigation and resources could drive real improvements in rural care. Mandated rural stints could help but require careful implementation to avoid instability.

student-762

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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

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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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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.

student-792

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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.

student-745

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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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In 8th grade, my elementary school basketball team was preparing for the regional tournament, which would be my final year at that school. As the team's leading scorer and offensive facilitator, a lot of pressure was on me to lead us to the championship. While I was confident in my abilities, I also knew the competition we would face. The day before the tournament, I was suddenly overcome with doubt about whether I could effectively marshal my teammates to play their roles and win. A big reason was that I wasn't very good at motivational speeches. I preferred to lead by example through my play. I knew I had to give some kind of speech to set the tone, but I struggled mightily to come up with anything good enough. The morning of the tournament, I still didn't have a plan and wondered if I would give a speech at all. But I knew my team needed that spark. So before our first game, I gathered everyone and gave a short, 1-minute speech. I clearly communicated our goal to win the championship and laid out how each player would contribute based on their strengths. I said I would lead the scoring and create opportunities for them. We didn't win the tournament, losing in the finals. But I was proud of what we accomplished against tough competition. A big factor was me overcoming self-doubt to motivate my team. What enabled me to push past the doubt was recalling positive moments of camaraderie with my teammates. Seeing our less experienced players score late in games reminded me of our strengths. Those memories motivated me to give the speech that ultimately helped lead us to the finals. Whenever self-doubt creeps in about your leadership abilities, remember your strengths and find ways to mitigate weaknesses. Focusing on past successes can help overcome doubt to make a difference. For me, that was the key to performing well under pressure.

student-771

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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

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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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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

Interview

My understanding of activism is grassroots movements driven by communities to advocate for policies and programs that positively impact people's lives. I believe physicians and medical students have a role in this duty. As community leaders directly affecting health, doctors can influence public health so patients are cared for beyond the clinic. I understand the challenges. With the demands of staying current on medicine, taking on activism requires great commitment and emotional investment. However, much health progress has resulted directly or indirectly from activism - like reproductive justice advocacy. This promotes not just healthy pregnancies or safe child rearing, but reproductive choice including contraceptive and healthcare access. One way medical students and doctors can engage in activism is advocating for increased access to contraceptives and reproductive healthcare. They can also start public health initiatives to improve sex education, so teenagers gain better understanding of safe sex, changes to their bodies, and reproductive health. Physicians can play a vital role in launching programs to ensure patients get care and knowledge to advocate for themselves. While difficult, activism allows doctors to create positive change beyond treating individuals.

student-738

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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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First, I would greet Jason, thank him for having me over, and have an open conversation. I want to listen without judgment to understand why he hasn't been attending class and how I can help him return. There could be many underlying reasons I'm unaware of. If he's going through a difficult time, I'll offer support to help get him back on track for classes and medical school applications. If it's a lack of motivation or feeling discouraged by the difficulty, I can relate - medical school is challenging. In that case, we'd discuss his goals and ways I can assist, like studying together or working on applications. The aim is hearing his perspective, offering support tailored to his needs, and outlining how we can move forward productively. By having an empathetic discussion oriented around helping him achieve his dreams, I hope to get him back on the path towards success.

student-737

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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

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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

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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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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I believe physician-assisted suicide can be ethically appropriate if certain conditions are met. The patient's medical condition must be deteriorating with no viable treatment options left. They should be fully informed of all alternatives, including hospice and palliative care focused on pain and symptom management. If after being provided information on and careful consideration of these options, the patient still believes physician-assisted suicide aligns with their values and preferences, their autonomy should be respected. However, it is imperative that the physician ensures the patient has full decision-making capacity and is making an informed, voluntary choice. With appropriate safeguards in place to confirm it is the patient's wish and that all alternatives have been explored, physician-assisted suicide could be conducted ethically in specific end-of-life care scenarios. The key is prioritizing patient autonomy based on fully informed consent.

student-775

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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

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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

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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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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I currently live with my grandparents and use a car provided by my dad for transportation to university - a privilege I really appreciate. However, about a year ago I was in a minor accident with friends late one night after an exam when we went out to celebrate. At first I was hesitant since I prefer early nights, but agreed to bond with them. Telling my family breached their trust, as they disapprove of me being out late. They felt I misused the car they provided for my education. Breaking this news and their disappointment was deeply upsetting. The situation was difficult, but I've persevered and things have improved. Looking back, I should have considered my family's wishes over my friends' social plans. My education is the priority they had in mind for the car, not late nights out. I regret the mistake in judgement, but I continue to work hard in my studies to honor their support. I remain grateful for the opportunity I have been given. The accident reinforced the importance of responsibility in upholding my family's trust.

student-757

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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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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

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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

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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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A few years ago, my extended family took a trip to my uncle's secluded lake cottage in Torber Morris, Ontario. We hadn't seen each other in a while, so it was a nice chance to reconnect. There were three families staying in the fairly spacious but isolated cottage. One night, the parents realized we were low on groceries and decided to go buy snacks so we could watch a movie later. Everyone left and I was alone in the pitch dark cottage. I tried to stay calm but was definitely afraid being there by myself. The nearest neighbor was kilometers away, so I had no way to walk anywhere at night. After about an hour, I suddenly saw a light through the living room window and heard footsteps. My heart started pounding and I couldn't breathe. I didn't know who could be out there and what might happen. I jumped up from the couch and cautiously looked out the window. To my enormous relief, it was just the parents returning! This was a terrifying moment, amplified by the remote setting. Being alone in the cottage far from anyone else made every sound seem threatening. While very scary in the moment, it ended up being nothing. But it gave me a lasting appreciation for how isolation can heighten fear and make the imagination run wild.

student-780

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I believe it is unprofessional for a physician to date their patient. As doctors, we must prioritize our patients' best interests and follow the principle of beneficence. Although the relationship may not directly harm the patient, it could impact their care and health outcomes. My first step would be to have a private conversation with my colleague to understand the situation fully. I would not want to make assumptions or accusations without hearing their perspective first. I would ask how long the relationship has been going on, how serious it is, and if there are plans like marriage. Depending on their responses, I would consult our clinic's ethical policies to see if such relationships are prohibited or if parameters exist. If it is a long-term, serious bond and our policies permit it with conditions, I may suggest the patient switch doctors while allowing the relationship to continue. However, if it violates our ethical code outright, I would encourage ending the affair. For a more casual relationship, I would urge my colleague to discuss it with HR and follow their guidance. In any case, I would provide support through the process and follow up to ensure the matter is handled properly. While sympathetic to their situation, our duty as physicians is to our patients first. We must make choices that promote their well-being.

student-791

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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

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.

student-777

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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

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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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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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.

student-713

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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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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.

student-833

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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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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

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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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Thank you for sharing this challenging situation. I appreciate you thoughtfully considering multiple perspectives - the patient, physician, and broader public. This appears to be an ethically complex scenario involving issues like conflict of interest, professionalism, and trust. I agree the ideal approach is to first have an open, non-judgmental dialogue with my colleague to better understand how this relationship developed. It's important we don't assume ill intent without details. I would want to know if my peer feels they can still objectively treat this patient, and discuss options like referring them to another provider to avoid any conflicts. Ultimately though, physicians should likely refrain from romantic relationships with current patients due to inherent power imbalances. If my colleague is unwilling to cease seeing the patient, I would need to escalate the matter professionally. Our duty is to deliver unbiased care, and an intimate involvement could jeopardize that. However, I would aim to handle this sensitively. There may be personal issues underlying my peer's choices. As physicians, we need to balance multiple duties - to patients, colleagues, and society. In this case, patient wellbeing should come first while also preserving my colleague's dignity. With open communication and discretion, I'm hopeful this situation could be resolved to uphold ethical standards. Please let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions.

student-831

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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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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.

student-759

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Well, the main issue here is that if the baby keeps screaming and crying, it could disturb the other passengers who may have important events the next day and need a good night's sleep. Also, the parents are likely feeling embarrassed about their baby's behavior. So we need to take both sides into account. What I would do is approach the parents in a polite, private manner so as not to embarrass them publicly. I would ask if anything is wrong with the baby - maybe the baby is hungry, needs a snack, doesn't have any toys, etc. Gathering more information first allows me to make a more informed decision about how to help. I could then offer some alternatives, like playing with the baby myself to provide a calming distraction if the baby is just feeling stressed from the plane environment. If the baby does settle down, problem solved. But if not, as a last resort I would put in earphones and listen to loud music so I don't hear the crying and can get some rest. The goal is to find a mutually considerate solution that respects the needs of both the parents and other passengers.

student-719

Interview

This is an important issue involving someone close to me, so I need to address it without bias but make clear the seriousness of her actions. I would ask to speak with her privately at a time when she's not exhausted or overwhelmed. Bringing donuts or something to show care, I'd gently ask how much she had to drink to understand what led to this. If heavy drinking is new or unusual for her, I'd want to know more about what caused that. Most importantly, I would advise her to seek out information on the person she hit - visit the intersection for cameras, check local medical centers. She needs to take responsibility for apologizing, compensating the victim's family, and correcting her mistake as much as possible. Drunk driving resulting in an accident is unacceptable. For the future, I would offer to be with her when drinking to ensure she doesn't drive impaired. I'd discuss alternatives like Uber, public transit, calling me or someone else for a ride. She can always contact me rather than drive drunk. If charges are pressed, I would encourage her to admit guilt and accept the consequences. Actively righting the wrong through apology and restitution may minimize penalties. But accountability is essential. My goal is helping her understand the gravity of her actions, take responsibility, and prevent any recurrence, while also providing support as her friend.

student-782

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The core issue here is that if we don't intervene, the kids could continue assaulting this woman, which is highly unethical and dangerous. However, we need more information to properly address the situation. Some key questions: How often do these girls come by? Why are they hitting her - is the woman provoking them in some way? Is she potentially doing something illegal herself? There are a lot of unknowns to investigate first. I would approach the woman privately in a non-confrontational manner and ask for her perspective on the situation. If she reveals she is doing something illegal, I would likely have to report both parties to the proper authorities. However, if she is innocent, then we can look into reporting the assault by the girls to the police or appropriate powers, so official action can be taken. By thoughtfully intervening, we may be able to stop the assaults and protect the woman, which is an important responsibility as a bystander observing violence. But gathering more details first, rather than making assumptions, allows us to respond in the most fair, ethical manner for all involved. The goal is stopping harm while avoiding escalating the conflict further.

student-721

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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

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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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My perspective on our role in activism is that physicians usually act on a more individual level as they're treating symptoms that patients may have. But I also believe that there are many health issues which are systemic, and that physicians should do their part in addressing these issues, maybe even appealing to government bodies when they don't agree with a piece of legislation. But at the same time, their primary responsibility is activism on a patient level. I believe that to be a competent physician, the doctor always needs to have the patient in mind and advocate for the patient's self interests.

student-818

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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 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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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

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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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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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In this airplane scenario, my first approach would be to politely communicate with the parent and see if they could possibly switch seats with their screaming baby. If that doesn't work, I would offer to change my own seat as an alternative solution. This reminds me of a time during clinical experience when an elderly male patient was giving the receptionists a hard time about long wait times. Since the providers were very busy, I stepped out of my comfort zone as a volunteer with no patient experience and approached the man myself to try and calm the situation. I engaged him in civil conversation, acknowledged his frustration, and asked some questions about his concerns. Though initially still upset, he soon relaxed and we were able to connect on a human level. By the time providers were available, he had completely calmed down and thanked me as he left. Similarly here, though screaming babies can be grating, I would empathize with the stressed parent. If the noise became too much, I would politely communicate and try to find a mutually agreeable solution, whether that's them moving or me switching seats. The priority is addressing the issue compassionately through open communication and perspective taking.

student-787

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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.

student-800

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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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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

Interview

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

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I think there are several potential ethical issues in this scenario that should be addressed. The first step would be to speak privately with the attending physician, in a respectful manner, after the exam. I would start by asking if the patient consented to having students present for the intimate exam. Even if consent was obtained, I felt the patient looked uncomfortable when asked to lift her shirt with us in the room. Sensitive exams require direct consent from the patient, which wasn't clearly obtained here. I would explain my perspective - that getting the patient's explicit consent and ensuring her comfort should be the priority. However, I would listen openly if the attending has a different viewpoint, given their greater experience. If we cannot agree, I may need to raise the issue to a supervisor, as a last resort. As a student, I have limited power in this situation. If I felt very uncomfortable with the lack of consent and wished to leave but was refused, that would compound the ethical issues. My goal would be to have an open discussion and come to an understanding, so the patient's preferences regarding consent and privacy are respected in the future. This protects her dignity while also upholding ethical standards in medicine.

student-772

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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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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

Interview

If a patient was interested in visiting an acupuncturist or chiropractor, I would first sit down with them to ask about the underlying issues causing them to seek these providers. It would begin by asking if they have a physical ailment or chronic pain. I would offer to run tests to determine the underlying cause of their pain and establish a beneficial, trusting relationship. We could do x-rays, medical tests, etc. to find the source of their pain and reason for wanting to visit an acupuncturist or chiropractor. If the patient still wished to see one after tests, I would research these fields myself to learn the potential benefits and risks, side effects, or harm to the patient. After doing this research, I would share what I learned and see if any medical staff had advice on things to look out for with these providers, like laboratory red flags or potential side effects. I would also discuss current therapies I'm providing and share my professional opinion that these medications can alleviate their pain or ailment. Additionally, I would ensure the patient knows I'm still there for them. I want to stress I do not want to overstep or lose their trust, and I respect their autonomy to visit these alternative providers. I would let them know if they have any questions or feel something is going wrong, they can still come to me for help. I would be happy to remain their physician and provide benefit if they feel I can. I would just ask them to be cautious and respect their choices.

student-825

Interview

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.

student-830

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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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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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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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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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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.

student-728

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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

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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.

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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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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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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.

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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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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

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

student-758

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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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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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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.

student-720

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In this scenario, there are two key stakeholders - elderly people who want to retain their right to drive, and the general public concerned about safety. I understand regulations are in place restricting elderly drivers due to declining vision and cognition, in order to protect public safety. However, I don't believe there should be a blanket rule banning driving at a certain age. Instead, each person's abilities should be evaluated individually. For instance, if an elderly driver can pass vision and reaction time tests and appears to have sufficient cognitive function to drive safely, they should not be categorically prevented from doing so. In medicine, a tailored approach is best rather than a one-size-fits-all policy. Each patient should be assessed based on their specific circumstances and capacities. With an individualized assessment, we can balance the interests of maintaining independence for the elderly while also protecting public welfare.

student-731

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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.

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