Must I Treat an AIDS Patient? - Case Study Analysis

Must I Treat an AIDS Patient? - Case Study Analysis

Introduction

Healthcare providers are often faced with complex situation whereby the right on a healthcare provider may conflict with the right of a patient. The paper presents the problems that are there in the case and possible solutions to the problems.

Major Facts

The case presents the dilemma whereby a senior physical therapist does not wish to attend and provide treatment to an AIDS patient. He says that there is a risk of transfer of the disease as a consequence of casual contact. There are ...