ETHICS AND HEALTHCARE

Ethics and Healthcare



Ethics and Healthcare

Case

Tom is an 82 year old gentleman who lives alone but is supported by his son with daily tasks like shopping and bathing. Tom can become confused and agitated at times but enjoys company at the day centre that he visits twice a week. You are a registered nurse at the day centre and you notice bruising on Tom's arms. After a little gentle prodding, Tom says his son just gets 'a bit rough sometimes'. He implores you to keep quiet about the bruising because he loves his son and doesn't want ...