Law &. Ethics for Medical Careers 5th Edition by Karen Judson,Carlene Harrison

Exercise 37

Use your critical-thinking skills to answer the questions that follow each of the case studies.
Dan, a medical office assistant in a busy clinic, is a sympathetic and understanding employee. Therefore, when an elderly patient complained to him that she "felt terrible most of the time," Dan consoled her. "Don't worry, Mrs. Smith," he told the woman. "Dr. Jones will make you feel better in no time."
In your opinion, was the internist negligent for not referring this patient to a cardiologist, as the patient's wife claimed in court? Why or why not?
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