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One member of your student group, Sue, is showing up unprepared and not contributing. She blames this shortcoming on a paper she had to write, but the other members argue that they were responsible for the same paper yet still managed to show up prepared. Two other members begin confronting Sue about the problem. -You are a member of the study group and have not participated in the interaction so far, but now the group is looking to you. How would you defuse this situation? -Do you agree with the two male students who are upset with Sue? Why or why not? -What suggestions can you make to help the group function better going forward?

1. As a member of the group, my primary concern is diffusing the tension to complete the project. There is a clear difference in perspectives and its important to mediate the conversation. The most important first step is to actively listen to both sides, so I would ask questions to understand why the different parties feel the way they do to understand everyone's perspectives and priorities. For everyone to be able to voice their concerns, they must feel that they are in a safe, fair, and accepting space. I would validate the members' feelings with regards to their frustrations about feeling that Sue doesn't come prepared; but I would also validate Sue's feelings around being occupied with other material. Sue has also indicated that she has been under a lot of stress, so I would speak privately with her, to determine whether it was a personal matter or emergency. I would help her identify any barriers which may be impeding her ability to prepare for these sessions. Based on the information provided, I would refer her to campus resources for support, if appropriate. After speaking with all parties, I would help reset group expectations by reaffirming our goals, expectations, and roles within the group, while showing respect and understanding. After everyone's expectations are established, I would follow up with my colleagues at our next study session to ensure we are all on track. As well, I would again speak with Sue privately to check in on her overall wellbeing. 2. I can understand where the two male students' frustrations are stemming from, and their feelings need to be validated. But, both the perspectives of Sarah and the male students needs to be explored and shared with each other. After, common ground needs to be established regarding expectations. If Sarah has indeed not been preparing for the sessions, and this was not due to extenuating circumstances, then I would agree with the two male students' feelings, because, as a member of the group, everyone needs to contribute equally. However, it is important to obtain Sarah's perspective and to help her overcome barriers that are hindering her contribution. While I understand the other students' frustrations, they may be upset over something completely out of Sarah's control. 3. Airing of grievances is important followed by establishing clear expectations. Airing grievances gives everyone an equal opportunity to share their perspective. Setting expectations allows everyone to be aware of minimum requirements to be part of the group. Such expectations can be determined collectively, with everyone offering input on their perceived "best practices" for group membership. Finally, exploring barriers which are hindering group members from participating is in everyone's favor and should be pursued as a group. Then, strategies to overcome these barriers can be implemented, allowing all group members to be contribute. If at any time I felt as though professional support or advice would be beneficial to this process, I would reach out to our professor, TA, or other authority, to see what advice they might have for ensuring group cohesion.

You are professor. student come to office hours, making small talk, flirting? -what would you do? -Is it over okay for a professional to have a personal relationship with one of their students? -How would you handle the situation if the student did not respond to one of your initial attempts to resolve the problem?

1. As a professor I do not want to jump to any conclusions that the student is flirting or trying to get together with me over the weekend. I would focus my attention on asking why she needed to come to office hours and what she needed help with in the class, as the student could be simply making small talk. However, if the student continued to flirt or cross any boundaries then I would tell her that is prohibited as this a student-teacher relationship and it would be crossing professional boundaries. I would then let my supervisor know of the situation. If the student was simply having a difficult time and wanted to talk, then I would recommend different campus resources that could help her. 2. Due to the nature of the relationship between a professor and student, I do not believe it is okay to have a personal relationship as it is a conflict of interest. Regardless of if you knew a student beforehand, it is essential to keep the relationship professional during the course of the class. if it becomes personal, this type of relationship can result in abuses of power creating harm to both the student and the professor. It could potentially harm and defame the university as well as hurt families involved. Due to the negative consequences, professional relationships between a professor and a student should not be allowed. 3. If the student did not respond to any initial attempts to stop the flirting or being inappropriate then I would report the incident to the supervisor and go from there. A solution could be to place the student in another class and maintain close supervision so this situation does not happen again.

Doctor is using a pharm company in exchange for rewards and vacation time. -What would you do as an office administrator? -What would you do if this was your colleague doing it? -Would you report your colleague to a disciplinary council?

1. As an office administrator, I would confront the physician and try to get more information. Since this could be a misunderstanding it is important to gain all the facts as this could be a conflict of interest of all of those involved. If the physician was receiving gifts from a pharm. company than that could put the entire clinic at risk and ruin the reputation, as well as put people's jobs at risk. If the physician was indeed doing that, I would report it and encourage him to stop. 2. I would confront the colleague privately and explain my concern. This could have serious consequences for all employees at the company as this is a conflict of interest. It could also lead to defaming the company and the physicians could lose their licenses. As a result, I would encourage them to stop their behavior. If they did not, I would feel obligated to report them to the board. 3. As a healthcare professional, it is my obligation to act ethically and responsibly. As a result, I would talk to the colleague privately first and encourage him to tell the supervisor and stop his behavior and explain the consequences. If not, then I would refer him to a disciplinary council regardless of the impact it could have on our relationship.

Shows nursing students talking about a new rule that was announced saying that they had to spend 6 months working in rural areas before they could go anywhere else. -What are your thoughts? -What are the hardships of working in rural areas? -How could doctors be persuaded to work in rural areas?

1. Before I jump to any conclusion, I need to gather all the information. First off, the information that the girl heard could be false or a misunderstanding. They might give students an option where they pay students to practice in rural areas, but it is not mandatory. If I do find out its true and I have gathered all the information from an administrator, then I would express my concerns if I still had them. Ultimately, I would have to decide with my family if the new issue fits into my current plants. 2. Individuals might have limited knowledge on healthcare and preventative care since there is not as many doctors. An underserved area also means that the individuals could potentially be in a lower socioeconomic status and might have lower levels of education. There could also be socioeconomic strains to be able to receive healthcare. 3. The government could come up with ways to promote it. For example, a program that pays for medical school in exchange for the doctor working in rural areas. Another example could be paying physicians a higher amount in rural areas to help persuade doctors to practice there.

You work at a retail store. A customer wants to return an item for an $80.00 cash refund without a receipt, which is against the store policy. She pleads her case, explaining that she needs the money for her child's prescription. Your manager is unavailable, so as the most experienced employee, you must advise a younger salesperson and make the final decision. -What do you tell the other employee - go ahead and give the refund or abide by store policy? Justify your answer. -Assume you advise the newer employee not to give the refund, but she does anyway. Do you report this to your supervisor? Why or why not? -If you were asked to establish a policy for a new store around refunds, what aspects would you take into consideration?

1. Before I make a decision on the matter, I would gather more information. I would verbalize my appreciation of the customer's patience and demonstrate understanding by actively listening to her and acknowledging her concerns. If there are other customers around, I would take this conversation to a private space to avoid making her feel uncomfortable. I would ask when item was purchased and confirm it was bought at this location. If it was purchased a few months ago and, it would not be eligible for a refund. I would also consult store policy to confirm rules about refunds without a receipt. There might be a clause where store employees may return items without a receipt for a full refund at their discretion. I am aware that my manager is away, but I can always call a manager at a different branch of the store to provide guidance or approve the return. Based on the information I have gathered, if the customer did buy the item from our location and I am able to refund them in cash, based on a discretionary rule in store policy, I would complete the refund. If I am unable to provide a refund, I would apologize profusely; however, I would try to assist this customer as best as I can. To try to help with the current dilemma, I would encourage her to seek medical help at the emergency department if the prescription required is for a life-threatening condition. Additionally, I would encourage her to speak with her pharmacist, as they may have payment plans for prescriptions or a generic form of the medication that costs less. I would also encourage her to talk to her daughter's physician, who may have some samples of the medication to give out at no cost. 2. It would depend on the store policy, since upholding policy is my duty as an employee. If there was a discretionary rule whereby an employee can provide the refund, given that they have justification for doing so, then I would not report her. I would encourage her to document the event so that she can submit a report to management. If it was clearly against the rules, and my advice was in line with store policy and procedures, then I would give her the opportunity to do the right thing and report her actions to the manager. I would gently remind her of her responsibility as an employee to uphold store policy. I would follow up with her and, if she has not reported the incident, then I would report to the manager without hesitation. 3. My goal would be to provide the best shopping experience to customers without compromising the store from a business perspective. I would survey our customers to learn what they would like to see in a return policy to determine what seems fair and appropriate from their perspective. I would also survey employees and upper management for input. I would look into refund policies at other stores, to see how a proper balance between customer and business needs is met. My priority would be making the return policy transparent, uncomplicated, and in the best interest of the shopper. I would clearly outline the return policy on the store's website and ask employees to disclose our policies at the point of purchase. I would construct a policy that is simple and does not include a lot of rules. I would provide an electronic as well as a printed receipt to customers, so the issue in the scenario would less likely to arise again in the future.

Describe the major differences between schoolyard bullying and cyberbullying. -How would you respond to this act of cyberbullying? -What are a few strategies to detect, monitor, and confront acts of cyberbullying?

1. Cyberbullying is often found on social media, whereas schoolyard bullying is in a public area. In cyberbullying, the perpetrator is behind the comfort of their screen, and will often say things that they may not say in person. The mean comments I cyberbullying can also be spread more easily. Alternatively, in schoolyard bullying, individuals are forced to confront each other in person. Another difference is that schoolyard bullying tends to involve a group and is more public. 2. I would confront the girl who posted the picture and ask if I could speak with her. Since cyberbullying is often done behind a screen, the perpetrators often feel more confident to say hurtful things. When speaking with her I would express how hurtful the post was, and if she could take it down. I would explain that I was not on a date and simply with my family. I would then listen to her side of the story. She might have really felt like it was a date and was worried about the guy. However, I would urge her not to jump to conclusions or talk to me personally before posting online. If she refused to take the picture down, then I would confront the principle of our school and explain how difficult the situation was. 3. A few strategies to detect acts of cyberbullying is to encourage students to speak up to their teachers or other supervisors about it when they see it. They should let individuals know the harmful effects that cyberbullying has on people and that it is necessary to report when one has seen it. Also, it is important to confront the person that is doing the cyberbullying in person. By speaking to them one on one, it is easier to resolve conflict as well as let the other person know their feelings and concerns. If the person continues to cyberbully, then it is necessary for individuals to report it to adults who can take more serious measures.

Patient comes in with pain and needs to see his doctor. Yelling at the nurse who wants him to fill out paperwork. You are the physician. -What is going on in your mind right now? -What would you do?

1. First I do not want to jump to any conclusions until I gather more information. The patient could be experiencing excruciating pain and it might be unbearable to answer questions at that moment. However, the patient could also be addicted to pain medication and experiencing withdrawal. As a physician, I need to gain more information so I can understand how best to help. 2. In this situation, I need to evaluate the patient. I need to do an extensive patient background check as well as gather information on what his current pain is. My first thought would be to treat him with non-addictive pain medication such as Advil. However, If I feel he is in excruciating pain then I will prescribe medication. However, I would schedule a follow up to evaluate other medical options such as physical therapy or another type of procedure that would be able to reduce the amount of pain killers he is taking. If I feel the patient is addicted to the pain medication and does not need it with his current health state, then I would discuss the risks of taking pain medications and encourage them to try another type of treatment without fulfilling the prescription for pain medication.

You and your friend Sarah are walking down the street on your way home from a tough day of university classes. Sarah is complaining angrily to you about a particular professor and his teaching methodology. Furthermore, Sarah is threatening to submit a formal complaint about the professor to the university administration to initiate disciplinary action for his teaching style. You happen to enjoy the professor's way of teaching. -Given your opinion about the professor, how will you counsel Sarah about her desire to submit a complaint to the university administration? -If Sarah's submission of the complaint would lead to a permanent blemish on the professor's record, would you change your answer to question 1? Why or why not?

1. First I would tell Sarah that I am sorry she is having a difficult time with the professor. Then I would tell her that everyone learns and teaches differently and that rather than submitting a complaint that she should discuss her problems with her professor. Perhaps the professor could teach her in a different style that was more helpful to how she learns. I would encourage her to express her thoughts to the professor before complaining because the professors want their students to succeed. 2. It would not change my answer. I would first encourage her to discuss any issues she was having with the professor. Then the professor could have a chance to help her in the course, and help her learn the material that she was having difficulties with. However, if the teacher was completely unwilling to help her then I would understand why she wanted to discuss it with the university. If the professor is unwilling to help them and other students were feeling the same way, then it might be a good idea to bring it up to the university.

In December 2013, just days before Christmas, the North American ice storm left over one million residents without power. In Canada, the City of Toronto was one of the hardest hit by the ice storm. At one point, over 300,000 Toronto residents were without electricity and heat. Many were without power for 24-72 hours, and it took until the New Year for power to be restored to all residents. -In your opinion, how should a city prepare for a natural disaster? -What steps would you take to prepare yourself for an emergency situation? -During natural disasters do healthcare professionals have a duty to the public (for example, working extra hours in potentially dangerous situations)?

1. First the city should set up refugee sites where individuals can go if their home is destroyed or will be hit. These refugee sites will be filled with beds, food, and clean water. Second the city should have an emergency food storage so when disaster strikes, grocery stores aren't left with nothing. Lastly, they should have an emergency fund so they can plan for recovery. They should also have ample sources of alternative power systems like generators and solar panels. 2. I would create emergency backpacks and kits filled with essentials like water, food, flashlights, and medications. Families can make these for each member of their family so that if a disaster happens they can have these. Lastly, individuals should have food storage stocked with essentials so if they are stuck indoors they can have necessary supplies. Also individuals should have battery operated emergency radios so that if power goes out they can still have access to weather traffic and emergency notifications. 3. Health professionals have an obligation to use their knowledge and education to help those in need, especially during natural disasters. If that means working extra hours or in potentially dangerous situations, then they should do so. However, it is important for physicians to be smart about where they go as to not put themselves in danger. By creating a pre-made plan for physicians that assigns them to areas that will be affected during these times it would benefit society as they can help those recover.

A doctor is managing a 70-year old gentleman with severe dementia, and she has been in direct communication with the patient's family. The doctor is becoming frustrated with the family for not helping to remind the patient to take his prescription medication, which will help alleviate his symptoms. The family is upset with the doctor for being irritated with them because, as they see it, they do all they can for their father, given their other professional and personal responsibilities. -How could this situation have been avoided? -What are the steps of conflict resolution? -When does a doctor ask for help in a situation like this? Who can she turn to?

1. First, it would be necessary to sit down with the family members in person, if possible, and explain how demanding taking care of their family member. Next, I would explain their roles and make sure that everyone is clear with what they need to do. If they feel like they cannot take care on this man, then it might be necessary to obtain at home care. If they are okay with their duties, then I would express the importance of his medication and come up with ways that they can remember such as putting it next to their bed or setting an alarm on their phone so they can remember to give him his medication. Lastly I would express gratitude to them and tell them to contact me with any questions that arise. 2. The steps of conflict resolution is to first understand where the others are coming from and try to see the problem from their point of view. Afterwards, it is necessary to talk to them in a kind manner and gather all the information and to really listen to their personal situations. Next, they can provide their rationale for how they are feeling and can collaborate together to come up with a better solution that would better fit the needs of both parties. 3. In a situation where the physician knows that someone is not being cared for and the family does not seem to show resolve to improve then this could potentially be a case of neglect. As a result it would be necessary to report this to my supervisor so they can decide what the next level of action is, if the police can take it under further investigation, and if there is another person to take care of this man.

You're a pilot waiting at the airport for your next assignment. You are sitting at the bar with a colleague who is also awaiting an assignment. Your colleague gets a call informing him of his next assignment. You over hear him accept the assignment, you have observed that he has been drinking beers at the bar while waiting. -What is going through your mind at this point? -What will you do in this situation? -What would you do if you were the supervisor in this situation and were made aware of this situation?

1. I cannot jump to any conclusions. I would first have a private conversation with him in a non-accusatory manner to gather more information. It could be that he is drinking non-alcoholic beer. I also may not have heard the conversation completely- he could be agreeing to an assignment on another day. However, if my colleague was indeed drinking, passengers' and his own safety are at risk. 2. I would have a private conversation with him to gather more information. I would first apologize for overhearing his conversation. I would mention that I observed him drinking what appeared to be beer and I was concerned if his assignment was immediate. If he says he was not consuming alcohol or his assignment was for another day, there would be nothing to be concerned about. He could also say it was an honest mistake and he will cancel the assignment immediately. On the other hand, if he ignores my attempts to intervene, I would remind him that he is responsible for many peoples' safety and that I would be obligated to talk to our supervisor if he continues to be irresponsible. 3. If another employee came to me with this situation, I would cancel their assignment and find another pilot. I would also be obligated to confront that employee and reprimand them for potentially putting an aircraft of people at risk. If it were to happen again, there would be sever consequences.

You see an 18 month old girl for her regular visit, which includes routine vaccines. Her mother announces that she doesn't want to have her daughter vaccinated because she has heard on television that vaccines lead to autism. -What are the important questions to ask the mother? -How can doctors reconcile what patients see and hear in the media with suggested medical practices? -What can be done to promote effective communication in a healthcare setting?

1. I would ask the mother if she had other sources besides on tv where she heard that and if she has had the chance to do further research. I would ask if autism was her only hesitation for getting the vaccines. If it was, I would explain the extensive research that has done that shows no correlation. I would ask her if she knew what the vaccines prevent and what the benefits are. Especially when her daughter is a newborn and very vulnerable, it is important to get the routine vaccines for prevention of diseases. As a parent it is ultimately their decision, but I would explain my professional opinion and research on the topic. It is important to identify each of her concerns so she can feel reassured to get vaccines. 2. As a physician, they should be honest but caring when they approach these patients. It is important to recognize that what they hear in the media can be very scary as a parent, and understand that they just want to do what is best for their children. After expressing this then it is my job as a medical professional to present the most up to date research on the subject and scientific evidence to influence their decision based on that. It is also my duty to present the benefits of vaccines and any potential risks. It would also be important to respect their final decision. 3. Effective communication should be delivered from the physicians to their patients. It would be especially helpful if providers educated their patients on proper and preventative healthcare while also treating them. Social media could also help educate as that is used so frequently in society.

You are working at an electronics store, Excellent Buy Electronics, and helping a customer choose a television. The man is insulting his female partner - telling her that she is stupid and never does anything right and he is getting fed up. His voice rises and the other customers in the store hear this. -Should you intervene? -If so, how can you diffuse this argument? -When and to whom would you report a situation like this?

1. I would assess the situation. If I felt the situation was safe enough and my intervention would not cause additional hostility, I would approach the individuals privately. If I felt intervening would cause more hostility, I would get my manager and if the situation gets worse, I would call the authorities. 2. If I deemed this situation to be safe, I would try to approach the individuals privately and express concern by asking if everything was okay. If they were simply having an argument, I would ask them to take it outside as to not disrupt the establishment. However, if I felt it was something serious like abuse or a person was in danger, I would call the authorities for further investigation. 3. If this situation was getting heated and to a level where I felt the individuals were unsafe, I would report it to the manager and authorities to not put anyone in harm.

The law firm you work for has a Facebook page, and one of your clients "likes" the page, allowing her to post on the page's wall. She then posts what you think is private information about her divorce settlement for public viewing. -How would you contact her and what would you like to know from her? -Who decides what to post in this situation? The client or the firm? -What benefits in the medical field could be gained by social media use?

1. I would contact here by email or phone, whatever contact information we have on file, and see if we could talk in person privately. I would ask for the reasons behind her posting: if she was unhappy with the agreement, if she needed further assistance regarding the divorce. I would explain the risks of posting private information on social media and encourage her to take it down. If the client refuses, I would tell here that we will delete it as it is private. If I did nothing, there is a risk of harming the company, families, and individual involved in the divorce. 2. Since it is the law firm's page, they should be able to monitor what is posted. However, they should be aware it is a public forum and make the clients aware of the risks and discourage them from posting private information. The purpose of the page is to advertise the firm, not to post private information. 3. Because social media helps facilitate the spread of information, posting about benefits of preventative care and facts or symptoms about diseases/illnesses, could lead to a widespread increase in health education. It would also help notify people to get seasonal vaccines and what actions to prevent illnesses and inform people of what to be aware of during flu seasons or pandemics.

You are a professor teaching organic chemistry to first year students at a prestigious university. Throughout the year you notice that Sally is consistently late for class, and often times is missing altogether. A few days prior to a major exam you pass by Sally in the hallway and decide to ask the cause of her behavior. She confides in you that adjustment from high school to university has been difficult for her and asks for an extension on the exam. -What do you do? -What services do you think that universities should offer students experiencing difficulties transitioning from high school? -Considering that individuals learn using different methods and at various paces, should universities consider offering exams in different mediums (for example, written, oral or via demonstration where applicable)?

1. I would first express gratitude that she shared that with me and let her know how difficult the transition could be. I would explain that though I could not give her an extension on the exam, I would help her. I would suggest for her to come by my office hours and we could go over anything that she was having trouble with before the exam. After she takes the exam, we could also go over what she missed together. Lastly, I would suggest different campus resources that could help with her adjustment from high school to college. If I allowed the extension, then that would be unfair to other students who might be going through something similar. 2. There should be a counseling service for students on campus that individuals could go to if they are having a difficult time. There should also be a program that helps freshmen adjust such as a mentoring program where older students can help them with the transition. On-campus housing RAs could be another resource available to them. 3. Since everyone does learn differently, I think it would be beneficial for universities to use a variety of testing methods. For example, a course could do a combination of written, oral, etc. exams so that students are graded on a wholistic scale. This could prepare students for professional life because they would learn how to communicate their knowledge through different mediums.

You own a law firm and your student accidentally destroyed evidence that freed someone (showed that they were innocent). However, if you tell on your student they will go to jail. If you do not, the innocent person will go to jail for no reason. -What do you do? -What if you have evidence (that will not hold up in court) that the person is guilty. What would you do?

1. I would first have a private conversation with the student to gather all facts. I want to ensure all evidence was truly accidentally lost and not on purpose. I would attempt to replace lost evidence. If it not possible, as a lawyer, I would be bound by my profession and code of ethics to report the accident to the authorities. Although this would cause harm to the student and family, it would be illegal and unethical to not inform authorities and send an innocent person to jail. I would try my best to offer any support to the student and her family, and ensure authorities it was an honest mistake and ask them to be considerate of that. 2. I would have to act legally and ethically. The information may or may not be accurate and unrelated to the case. Ultimately, it is the court's decision to determine if the person is guilty. We must trust the justice system will act appropriately. However, I would advise authorities of this evidence and have them attempt to gather other evidence that could prove guilt.

What if you had a patient that wanted to try a homeopathic remedy for her pains and aches that you have seen no evidence that it actually helps. there are no negative side effects. -What do you tell her? -If a patient was taking a placebo (and it was helping) what would you do? Tell her it was a placebo? -If a patient was seeing success with something that you have not seen any evidence that it works what would you tell them?

1. I would praise her for taking her health into her own hands and trying to find something that works for her. I would explain that I have been trained in evidence based medicine, and I have not found any research that supports homeopathic treatment, but that does not mean it cannot be helpful. As a physician, I would encourage her to try something that does have evidence to help her aches, but if she was unwilling then I would support her decision to try homeopathic methods. I would schedule a follow up meeting to see how it is going, and do additional research on her methods. 2. As a physician, we are trained in evidence based medicine and we are obligated to be honest with our patients. If the treatment was a placebo, then I would let the patient know and encourage another treatment that does have evidence to support it. 3. If a patient was seeing success with a treatment that I did not believe was effective, I would be happy that it works for them and will do additional research with it. I would then encourage additional treatment with something that has evidence to back it up as well. However, if I knew of potential harmful side effects of their homeopathic medication then I would encourage them to not take it anymore.

Two girls tell other member of the group about terrible BO and say that he needs to talk to her or else they wont come to the group -what would you say to the two girls -What would you say to Jenny -In your experience how do you deal with uncooperative group members?

1. I would say that I understand where they are coming from as that can be difficult. However, I would also remind them of the responsibilities and roles that we each have on the project and encourage them to continue coming to the meetings. I would remind them of the importance of the group and the assignment. If they still refuse, then I would approach my professor and explain the situation. 2. I would speak to her privately and thank her for the contributions to the group. I would find a way to bring up this issue delicately. Since it is such a sensitive topic, I would be as kind as possible ad ask if there was anything way I could help her. I would suggest a few good deodorants that could help. If she refused to do so, then I would approach my professor and explain the situation. 3. When dealing with an uncooperative group member, I always try to see from their point of view. This helps me understand where they are coming from. I will then talk to them privately to see if anything was going on and how I could help. I would work towards obtaining a compromise and continue moving forward.

-Imagine that doctors had the same duties and training requirements as current day, but enjoyed the prestige and take-home income of a high school teacher. Would you still be pursuing medicine? -Do you feel it would attract a greater percentage of those who truly wished to, "help people"? Would this ultimately benefit the profession and society? -Is there necessarily a divide between high achievers and the truly service minded?

1. I would still pursue medicine as it is something that I am passionate about. Becoming a physician has never been about the money, prestige, or job security for me. I want to help others, and support them on their road to recovery. For these reasons I would still pursue medicine. 2. I believe that physicians will not enjoy their profession if they only care about income or prestige. The years of training and cost required to be a physician would not be worth it to them. Physicians should truly have a desire to help people. If more physicians had this innate desire, then it would definitely help society. However, I also believe that people should be rewarded for their hard work. I think the majority of physicians genuinely care about their patients and serving their community, even if their professional demeanor or responsibilities don't make it obvious. They should be well compensated because they are not only providing a critical service, but devoted significant time to their training and pursuit of excellence. Not rewarding excellence, especially in service, could be detrimental. It could diminish the pool of talent wanting to enter the profession, as prestige and income are natural considerations to anyone, particularly high achievers. So on balance I would say the status quo is still preferable to the alternative suggested. That said, it is true that excellent doctors are disproportionately paid compared to excellent teachers or other honorable professions. We should be finding ways to increase their pay, not reducing doctors' salaries. 3. There is not necessarily a divide, as a person can be a high achiever and want to help others. It is not black and white. If a physician wants a medical license solely for the prestige and income, then there would be a divide as they do not wish to help people. However, i believe people can have both.I don't believe so. I think the pressure and competitiveness to become a doctor may allow certain more aggressive personalities to succeed, but that can be a positive thing if that is directed toward being an excellent doctor. If their original motivation was more towards service than status or salary I don't think there is any fundamental contradiction.

group project, possible plagiarism -What would you suggest they do? -Assuming he is an international student (raised and attended high school in China), is cultural difference sufficient reason for his difficulties? -Grades are immensely important to students aiming to get into competitive programs. What does it say that positive team-centric attitudes could potentially be heavily penalized in the supposed ivory tower of academics?

1. I would suggest that they talk to the student. It is important to not jump to any conclusions that the student plagiarized or that they are simply not wanting to participate since there is a chance that he is going through a difficult time that they do not know about. The students should have a private conversation with him in a nonaccusatory manner and ask if everything is okay and explain their concerns. If he dismisses them and explains that everything is fine then the students should reestablish group expectations and have everyone sign off on them. If something serious is going on then I would have the group offer campus resources and potentially talk to the professor and explain the situation. I would make it clear that the team is relying on him, and that while we could help cover for him this time, he needs to improve his performance. If he needs help, we can either dedicate some time to helping him or direct him to tutoring resources he may not be taking advantage of. Perhaps there are areas that he has more expertise in and we can make sure he is assigned those sections. 2. Cultural differences can be a big hurdle, and students should be understanding of that. Thus, it is important for the students to talk to him and figure out what is going on and if they can help him with anything. If he does express difficulties, then I would suggest campus resources that could help him with this transition. It is possible that the standards of conduct were not made clear to him or he didn't understand them. While everything is spelled out in writing, the reality is most of us have an understanding of what constitutes plagiarism and cheating without having to go over the policy in detail. Once he has been formally warned, he should conform to the commonly accepted standards after it has been explained by the professor or a school counselor. 3. While many academic assignments are based on individual abilities, it is necessary for individuals to be able to work as a team. Many jobs require you to work with others so that is an essential skill that should be learned. Though it is necessary to be competent individually, teamwork abilities should not be penalized as this is a critical behavior that is used in the workforce. It helps us learn from others, how to solve conflict, and rely on each other.

You are parking attendant. car getting hit and not being able to get his DL number and girl getting mad -If you saw the car again and the person. What would you do? -What if you told your supervisor and he told you not to get involved -Supervisor fires you and gives you no reason. What do you do?

1. If I saw the car again, I would write his license plate number down and confront him privately in a non accusatory way about my concerns. If he did admit to hitting the car, I would encourage him to contact the police and the girl. If they refused then I would feel obligated to call the police and explain the situation. 2. If he advises me not to get involved, then I would explain my obligation as a parking attendant to ensure safety of all vehicles in the lot. I would tell him that I am going to call the police about the situation as this not only could affect our jobs as well as the companies, but it also affects the individual who had her car hit and the individual who hit her car. 3. If the supervisor fires me, I would confront him. I would try to ask why I was being fired. If he would not give me any sort of reason and if my previous history had been good and no warnings then I would report my case as a wrongful firing.

You are a university student and you are writing a final exam when you notice the student sitting in front of you glancing repeatedly at his neighbor's paper without them noticing. The proctors fail to notice as well. -What would you do in this situation? -How would your answer be affected if you know that the neighbor was intentionally allowing the student to look at his exam? -What do you think would be an effective method of reducing cheating among university students?

1. In this situation I would feel obligated to let the test proctors know of the student that was cheating because it is agaist my morals. Even if they investigated further and found out the student was not cheating it would be better to let them know. If I did not, I would be allowing cheating which could potentially hurt me as I would be accountable for not reporting it. Cheating hurts the other students since the exam is no longer fair. Cheating also can ruin a university's reputation. Thus, I would let the supervisors know. 2. I would still confront the test proctors and let them know of the situation. In this case, two students would be cheating. If I did not report it then I could potentially be in trouble by allowing it and it would not be fair to the other students as well as defame the university or school. Thus my response would still be the same to let the proctors know that two people were cheating. 3. An effective method would be for a university to have a clear stance and clearly defined consequences on cheating, and let students know that they do not condone it an any manner. Also testing centers should use proper techniques to ensure there is no cheating like having a rule on cell phones, separating the desks far apart, and having several test proctors monitoring the situation.

A family member is acting as an interpreter as you get consent for a procedure for your patient. You are suspicious that the interpreter is not fully translating what you are saying with respect to the risks involved. -How would you ensure that your patient is able to give an informed consent? -What potential issues could arise if a family member is acting as a communicator? -How would this situation proceed if instead a paid translator, who has no relation to the family, were used?

1. In this situation, I do not want to jump to any conclusions that the family member is not interpreting correctly. However, if I did not do anything I could potentially be putting the patient at risk. As a result, I would ensure that my patient is obtaining informed consent by finding another interpreter at the hospital who is not related to the patient to ensure that he is getting all the correct information. 2. The family member may not want to pay for the surgery and is telling false risks of the procedure. Or the family member could be trying to persuade them to do a procedure for a personal gain, even if it is not in the patients best interest. There could also be a chance that a family member does not want to share all the risks as to not scare them or make them upset. As a result of this conflict of interest it would be best to use an additional interpreter in this situation to make sure that the patient is able to give informed consent. The family member also may not know all the medical terms or express the procedures in the correct manner, so it may lead to misunderstandings. 3. If a paid translator was used then that would eliminate any conflict of interest. As a result, the patient would be able to receive informed consent with no other bias. The patient would then be able to make a logical decision on the proposed treatment.

-The doctor violated patient confidentiality. How would you characterize the seriousness of it? -If you were the doctor's supervisor and found out about it, what would you do? -What if doctors took this stance with all patients and not just friends? Weigh the potential benefits of earlier preventative care and support together with better final outcomes and reduced hospital visits against absolute privacy.

1. It is evident that the doctor is concerned for her patient. However, as a physician it is required to maintain a patient's privacy and confidentiality. I would characterize the seriousness of it by finding out if this has been a problem in the past, and if she continues to do it. Also, if the doctor had a personal rather than professional relationship with the patient. Thus, it is important to gain all the facts before characterizing the seriousness of the situation. Of course any violation of privacy should be avoided if possible, but this seems like general advice to get more involved in a loved one's well-being. It was a minimal invasion of privacy for potentially a large benefit to the patient's future health. The doctor is also a family friend, and so is understandably invested in trying to do what's best for the patient while respecting his privacy rights. The fact that the doctor gave this advice before the onset of any symptoms perhaps even alleviates her duty towards privacy because she's not advocating any care yet. If she had waited until he began exhibiting symptoms, this would feel more invasive, as it may need to be addressed immediately with less tact. 2. First, I would express understanding that I know the doctor is concerned about her patient. However, I would also explain that as doctors we have to respect patient confidentiality. I would then discuss the risks of her violating this which could include the loss of her license as well as mine and the potential risk of defaming the hospital. It could also have a negative impact on the patient and their family. I would say to be more careful in the future and that if it happened again there would be more serious consequences.I would encourage her to bring the patient in and ask for permission to have a discussion with the family as a patient's support system is very important. I would ask her why she felt it necessary to have the conversation, and if the patient or family had any complaints. The patient's support network is very important, filling in all that the clinical setting cannot provide, so I understand why it is best to have it engaged. However, even though a minor violation, it is one that could be avoided.I would ask her to ask the patient first next time, offering to speak with all of them together, maybe even in an informal off-site environment, to voice her concerns and give them an opportunity to start a dialogue regarding his future care options. Since there is no pressing medical need, this seems to be the better alternative, respecting his full privacy while encouraging his family to get more aware and involved. This should be the standard procedure when the doctor has such concerns. 3. Physicians would be able to make sure that family members are taking adequate care of the patient. They also could encourage them to bring the patient in or what to watch out for. This could be helpful in treating the patient earlier rather than later. However, this would disrupt a patients rights. The family may not have the best interest in mind for the patient which could become a conflict of interest. The patient also might rather have in home care rather than burdening or worrying family members. Thus for these reasons, physicians should retain their patient's privacy while also encouraging a support system and preventative care for the patient. Much strain on the health care system could no doubt be alleviated if families were more informed and involved, providing gentle, informed influence to enhance outcomes and quality of life. Less hospitalization, efficient pooling of resources, and just more human contact are benefits to both the patient, their family, and the taxpayers/policy holders. Embarrassment, autonomy, and dignity are all issues to consider from the patient's point of view. Privacy and the right to decide our own care is prized very highly in our culture, even if it means less efficiency. We must remember that freedom in general often comes at the cost of efficiency, and if we as a society are willing to make that tradeoff for this case, I can respect and agree with it. Building awareness that patients should consider volunteering information to an extended support network early on without embarrassment is key for everyone involved, and could be conducted while respecting the rules of our current practice. Physicians proactively encouraging this is also important, as they are the trusted authority dispensing advice.

A friend who had been chronically ill wanted you to end his life. -What is your stance on Physician-Assisted suicide? -Should it be the patients or the doctor's right to make the decision?

1. It is important to look at both sides of the argument. On the pro side it can be helpful to eliminate unbearable pain that the terminal patient might be going through as well as giving individuals a choice and more freedom. However, on the con side it is unethical and there can be misuses of it if it becomes legal. Thus for those reasons, I do not believe in physician assisted suicide. Instead, I believe the physician should do everything in their power to make the patient more comfortable, like provide emotional support and adequate pain control. 2. I believe that it should be both the doctor and the patient's decision. As the doctor, they should talk about the patient's concerns to see if they can work it out, as they know the patients history and have been trained medically. Though it is important to respect a patients wishes, patients can sometimes make rash decisions when in pain or depressed which often happens with a terminal illness. As a result, I believe it is best to have a doctor make a decision based on all the evidence and the patients wishes. However, if the patient still decides that they want it then they could find a doctor who will do it.

You're watching tv, and you hear a huge fight going on next door, all the sudden there is a bang and then its silent. -What goes through your mind? -What would you do? -What would you say if you knocked on the door and someone there told you to go away and mind your own business?

1. My first reaction would be concern about the safety of the individuals. I do not want to jump to any conclusions so I need to gain more facts. I would also need to think back to if there were previous situations like this. There could be a possibility that it was a movie or a tv show. However, it could also be two individuals who got into a heated argument which became dangerous. As a result, I need to take action as to find out what is exactly going on. 2. I would call the police as I do not know the state of the individuals. If they were fine, and it was just the tv and I called the police then all would resolved. However, if I did not call the police and individuals were hurt, it would not only affect them but their families as well. It could also put my safety in jeopardy. As a result, it would be necessary to call the police to make sure that everything is okay. 3. I would explain my concern and why I was knocking. If they still told me to go away, then I would leave and call the police as I do not know what the situation is. If I did not call the police, I could potentially be putting individuals in danger as well as myself.

You are waiting in line to purchase some beer at a concert and the person next to you starts chatting and mentions that she forgot her identification. She asks if you could buy liquor for her and her friend. You think they may be underage. -What are some of the ethical considerations that need to be taken into account in this situation? -What is your decision? What circumstances would change your decision? -What if you knew the individual personally, and knew her age. Would that affect your decision?

1. The first ethical consideration is that she might be underage. If I bought her alcohol then I would breaking the law. This could have negative implications on her as well as me, and any family members. Another ethical consideration would be if she was planning on giving the alcohol to anyone else who could also potentially be underage. Lastly, I do not know if they are planning on driving. If they choose to drive home intoxicated and I purchased the alcohol then I would be partly responsible. 2. For the reasons discussed above I would not purchase her beer because there are too many variables that are unanswered. I do not know her age as well as the age of her friend. I do not know if she is planning on sharing the alcohol with anyone else or if they would drive responsibly. The only circumstances that would change the situation was potentially if it was for a friend that I knew and knew that she was over 21. 3. I would still not purchase the alcohol if they were underage. This could have serious repercussions on them as well as me.

Air Force One, the private flight service for the President of the United States, makes frequent unscheduled landings at major airports. Because of security concerns, all flights landing at or taking off from these airports are grounded in these instances. The situation often leads to several hours of flight delays for thousands of passengers. -What guidelines should be followed to determine how often these delays should be tolerated? -Is it fair that the security of an important elected official such as the President of the United States take precedence over the travel plans of thousands of his/her constituents? -Describe a situation where you have experienced a travel delay at a time that was inconvenient for you. How did you handle it?

1. The guidelines should be maintained by urgency and severity of the situation. If there is a serious situation that requires immediate attention by the president then it should be allowed whenever a situation like that arises. 2. The President should take precedence in situations that require urgency. If not there could be negative consequences for the entire population. However, if the situation does not require immediate attention or urgency then it would be best for the President to not take precedence as it can affect thousands of individuals. Although a traveler encountering this situation would obviously be frustrated and potentially believe this process isn't fair, I believe the President taking precedence is for the greater good. Their well-being is often associated with the well being of America. In order to protect anonymity and unpredictability in the President's schedule, it would be imperative to continue the practice of unscheduled stops. However, if it is a matter that is more of a casual visit instead of something related to national security, the flight plan could be adjusted to land at times that an airport is less busy, thus causing the least delay to the smallest amount of people possible. 3. When I was traveling from Dallas to Victoria for a conference, I experienced a 3-hour delay in Dallas due to terrible thunderstorms. In that situation, I would not have made my connecting flight and would not have made it to the conference occurring the next day. I patiently called the plane company and explained my situation, asking if there was a later available connecting flight to Victoria that day. Even though it was inconvenient, I knew the safety of everyone was the priority.

"The doctor should be opaque to his patients and, like a mirror, should show them nothing but what is shown to him." -What does this quote mean to you? -Discuss the importance of truth telling and honesty in medicine.

1. This quote means that physicians and other healthcare providers need to be completely honest with their patients, and not withhold any information. The physician should do their best to also not give any false or misleading information, only that which is true and evident. It also explains that physicians should not use any personal bias to interfere with their professional and researched recommendation. 2. Truth telling and honesty are extremely important in medicine as physicians are obligated to follow a code of ethics and to do no harm. Patients will only see a doctor they trust and feel comfortable with. If physicians are lying or not being honest, then they could lose their license as well as put patients in danger.

-If your specialization required 10 additional years of schooling and there were no job guarantees for when you graduation, would you still pursue medicine? -If doctors were getting paid the same, regardless of hours they put in or the number of patients they have seen, would you still pursue the profession? -Why do you want to pursue a job in the medical field?

1. Though there is no guaranteed job security after graduation, I would still pursue the specialization and the field of medicine because it is something that I am passionate about. There are a lot of occupations that cannot guarantee security so it is best to pick something that you really want to do. Since I am passionate about healthcare and medicine then I would still pursue it as there is uncertainty in all aspects of life. 2. Though it may be unfair that doctors who work 100 plus hours a week, while another doctor was getting paid the same only working 60 hours a week, i would still pursue medicine as a career. Becoming a doctor was never about the salary or job security for me. It was about being able to help people and study medicine, which is why I would continue to pursue a job in it. 3. My motivations to pursue medicine stem from my desire to help people and be an empathetic caregiver. I have had experiences with great healthcare providers and not so great healthcare providers so I have seen the impact that it can have on a patient's recovery process. As a result, I want to be a great health care provider who provides confidence and support to their patient.

There is some evidence to suggest that the widespread use of certain wireless tablet devices in hospitals has led to significant improvements in patient satisfaction as well as some small decreases in physician error. During the product launch of technologies such as the tablet, product shortages frequently occur, leaving some prospective consumers empty-handed. Knowing that these technologies may benefit patients in hospital, some believe that hospitals should be given priority treatment to receive devices before being offered to the community at large. -Should hospitals have priority over others? -Should companies be forced to discount their products when there is a societal benefit? -What are some of the security issues related to the use of tablets in hospitals?

1. Though these tablets may be important for hospital patient satisfaction, the first-come, first-serve system should not be overruled. It would be unfair. Instead, companies could have a pre-order form for large orders from hospitals and prepare that number of tablets for the hospitals. Then, they could manufacture a number of tablets for the rest of the community based on the predicted demand. 2. While it may be beneficial for society, the benefit of the company also has to be considered. In the case of hospitals or clinics, tablets will be usually bought wholesale. Companies will usually offer discounts for products purchased in bulk. If companies are forced to discount their product, the earned amount may not be enough to earn a profit after considering manufacturing costs. As a result, they may not be able to improve and produce these beneficial items in the future. 3. All the patient information would be online. Hacking the system would lead to a breaching of patient confidentiality. Wifi network is also an issue. If it was used inappropriately, others could have access to confidential data.

Do you get frustrated or angry?

Anger to me means loss of control. I do not lose control. When I get stressed, I step back, take a deep breath, thoughtfully think through the situation and then begin to formulate a plan of action. For instance, when I am given multiple projects to complete in a short amount of time, rather than feeling frustrated, I come up with a strategy for how to complete the work in a steady, methodical manner that will not overwhelm me.

A time you failed:

During my undergraduate experience, I took organic chemistry. On my first test in the course, I failed. I was extremely discouraged and frustrated. However, I realized that I could either continue to feel down about the difficult course or the experience could fuel my desire to work hard and do better on the next test. For the next month, I met with my teacher regularly to go over concepts that were difficult for me. I also made a rigorous study schedule so that I could give myself proper time to study for the class. For the second test, I received a much higher grade. This experience taught me that there will always be times when we fail. It is what we choose to do after that will affect the future. The only thing we can do is move forward and try to do better next time.

What do you do if a patient refuses to be seen by you?

Everyone is entitled to what kind of provider they want to see. I would ask why they do not want to be seen by me and try to address any concerns they had. I would also tell them about my education and previous experiences. If they still insist on seeing another physician, I would thank them for listening to me, and have another physician see them. If the patient isn't comfortable with the provider or doesn't trust them, then we are not giving them the best possible care.

You learn that one of your patients, a 35 year old man, is positive for the HIV virus. He has not yet developed AIDS. He asks you not to tell his wife because he is afraid that it would break up his marriage. The man's wife is your patient too. What should you do?

First, I would give the patient a little time to cope with the news. He could be in shock and not thinking through the situation clearly. If he was still unwilling to tell his wife, then I would spend time strongly encouraging him to do so. I would explain the risks associated with not telling her. I would inform the man of my conflicting duties to protect the confidentiality of his test result AND to inform his wife. This would be a way to have a dialogue with the man about the issues, and to find out his reasons for not wanting to tell his wife.Lastly, if all of those were exhausted and the patient was still unwilling to tell his wife, then I would let him know that I will have to inform her because her health poses a potentially lethal risk.

If a student fails a test, is it the student's fault or the teacher's fault?

I believe it's most likely the students fault. Everyone learns differently, and the teacher's methods may work better for other students. The student can try to put in more effort and hard work, if that's what they are lacking. The student can also go to office hours and ask the teacher to explain in a different way or in more detail. If the teacher is unwilling to work with the student, then failing would also be the teacher's fault.

What quality or personality trait is most important in the medical profession?

I believe that you should look for candidates that are empathetic. While good grades and gpa are important, I think it is even more important to look for individuals who can understand patients and what they are going through. To be able to get down on their level, and put themselves in their shoes. Though we might not have gone through exactly what they are going through, we have all felt disappointed or scared, and apply that to the situation. I believe that great health care stems from empathy.

You are about to leave for the day and realize that you gave a patient medicine they are allergic to. What do you do?

I would contact the patient immediately and explain the situation. I would tell the patient to not take or stop taking the medication. If the patient has taken it already, I would provide him with instructions and ask them to come back to the hospital immediately. I would then schedule a follow up with the patient, notify the hospital or clinic safety committee of mistake, and document the mistake. I would follow up with patient the day after and make sure to be more careful in the future.

Imagine that you diagnose an elderly patient with a life threatening condition that requires overnight observation. The patient refuses to be treated. However, the patient's son tells you that the patient has dementia and is incapable of understanding the diagnosis or making medical decisions. The son wants you to admit the patient to the hospital against the patient's wishes. What do you do?

I would discuss the patient with another physician or my supervisor for advice and determine whether their son has the power of attorney for the patient. If he does not, I would have to respect the patient's decision and ask the son to observe his condition and immediately call if a situation arises.

A friend in your class tells you his mother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. He is overwhelmed by his studies and may drop out of the program to spend time with his mother. How do you counsel your friend?

I would first comfort my friend and express empathy, telling him I am always there for him. I would respect his decision either way, but I would encourage him to stay in the program because he has already worked very hard to get here. I would tell him that everyone - teachers and students-is there for him and that we will help in any way possible so he doesn't get behind. I would also encourage him to talk to his advisor about the options. Maybe there is a way to take a slight break without completely dropping out of the program.

You prescribed a 13 year old birth control, and the pt's mother calls and is angry. What do you say?

I would first start by introducing myself to her. I would then ask for her perspective and why she was angry. If she is angry because she is worried prescribing birth control means her daughter will have sexual activity earlier, I would explain how the two are not necessarily correlated. Birth control is mostly a means of prevention and can have benefits for women as well, like reducing acne. I would explain my reasoning and side of the story and why I felt that it was important for her daughter to be prescribed birth control.

You are at a baseball game and the woman in front of you has a very suspicious mole that you suspect could be melanoma. What do you do?

I would have a private conversation with her, maybe after the game, and politely ask if she has had that mole checked out before. If no, I would tell her my medical background, why it looked suspicious to me, and strongly encourage her to get it checked out.

A fellow doctor is drunk at work. What would you do?

I would have a private conversation with them and ask them politely to go home and come back tomorrow because they are a danger to themselves and the patients. I would ask them to find another physician to cover for him. As a medical provider he or she should know better and have the maturity to not treat patients when they are intoxicated

What would you do if you witnessed a coworker stealing Tylenol from Pyxis?

I would need to gather information first because I may have not seen correctly, and I do not want to wrongly accuse them. I would confront them privately about it, and let them know I saw them potentially stealing Tylenol and that I am really concerned. I would express concern for him and ask if there was something going on, and if there was that I would be there for him. I would tell them to return the Tylenol because they are jeopardizing their license as well as mine. If he didn't want to listen, I would have to report him because it is against my code of ethics.

Your patient is diagnosed with Syphilis but does not want to tell his wife. What would you do?

I would respect the patient's wishes and protect his privacy. As a medical provider does, I am not able to impose personal beliefs or judgment on my patients. However, I would provide the patient with information on the risks it could bring his partner and encourage the patient to openly talk about it with partner.

You see another doctor doing something that does not fit in your opinion of standard of care. How would you react?

I would take a step back and analyze the situation and try to understand the thought process of why that physician made that order. If I was still unsure I would consult the ordering physician and try to determine why he chose that treatment bc it could have been a mistake. If I know with 100% certainty that it is a mistake, I would point it out to the physician immediately.

What if you caught a student cheating?

I would talk to them first and encourage them to tell the professor. If they didn't, I would because it is against with own ethics. Cheating would be unfair to the other students who prepared and studied. It would also be a good learning experience for that student and perhaps motivate them to study harder and try different learning methods next time.

You are in a surgery and the anesthesiologist starts making inappropriate comments about the patient once they are asleep. What do you do in this situation?

I would tell them that is inappropriate and to stop. Even though the patient is not conscious, they still deserve respect. As a doctor, they should have basic respect for their patients. Next time they did it, I would report it to the medical board.

You are an Uber driver because you are trying to make some extra money. One night at 2am you take 3 men home who appear to be intoxicated. When you drop them off they appear to be heading to their car. -What do you do?

In this situation I do not want to jump to conclusions that the individuals are all drink and are planning on driving. However I am concerned with the situation. It could very well be the fact that one of them is not drunk and was the designated driver, or that they were waiting for someone to come pick them up. Nevertheless, I cannot take the risk of not acting any further. If they are intoxicated and get behind the wheel, the are not only putting themselves in danger, but also all other drivers and pedestrians. This would further harm any families of the people involved. As a result, I would approach them non confrontationally and attempt to understand what they are doing. If I am certain that none of them will be driving then all is resolved. If I even slightly concerned that they are all drunk and are planning on driving home then I would attempt to persuade them not to and offer them a ride to their destinations. And encourage them to call Uber the next day so they can pick up their cars. If they refused I would call the police. If I let them drive intoxicated it will put everyone at risk, including my job as well as the Uber company.

You are a surgeon. You present to the hospital at 7:30am to prepare for the day. As you are changing, a fellow surgeon - a friend of yours - enters the change room and they are acting strangely. You smell a slight scent of alcohol when they come close to you. You know that this surgeon is next in line to run the Department of Surgery at your hospital and will be making important decisions about funding and OR time in the very near future, and you have never seen them act this way before. What do you do?

In this situation, I need to remain objective and non judgemental as I do not have all the facts. I do not want to assume that the surgeon is intoxicated and will operate on a patient. Perhaps the surgeon smells like alcohol because someone spilled some on him or he is intoxicated, but not planning on operating and left something at the hospital. Alternatively, the surgeon could be intoxicated and chose to come to work and operate. Thus, I need to gather more information. I would talk to the surgeon privately and explain that I was concerned about the situation. If he was in fact going to operate and had been drinking, I would encourage him to go home and find another surgeon that could perform the surgery. If the surgeon dismissed my concerns, then I would remind him that he is putting the patient's safety at risk. He is also putting his medical license at risk, as well as mine. If he was not willing to leave then I would have to report him to the board.

You are an amusement park ride attendant. Your colleague shows up late for his shifts and smells of marijuana -What do you do? -You find out that your colleague was prescribed medical marijuana. What would you do? -What is your stance on the legalization of recreational marijuana?

In this situation, I want to remain objective as I do not want to assume that my colleague is coming to work intoxicated and is being irresponsible. It is possible that the colleague simply smells like marijauana because someone close to him was using it. However, if he was not in the right state of mind he could not only put his job at risk, but he could also put the safety of all the riders at risk. As a result, I would need to gather more information and confront him privately in a non accusatory manner about my concerns. If the colleague was under the influence, I would encourage him to tell the supervisor and that he needs to go home as to not put others in danger. I would tell him that I could cover his shift for now. If he was unwilling to listen, then I would be obligated to tell the supervisor. If he was not using marijuana, then all is resolved and express my apologies as I was concerned for the safety of everyone. 2. If the colleague was using medical marijuana, then I would encourage him to talk to the supervisor about it. If he was using marijuana, there could be situations where he was not in the right state of mind to be working. However, if he refused, I would tell him that I needed to let the supervisor know of the situation as it could affect people's safety and his own. 3. The legalization of recreational marijuana has its benefits and consequences. If marijuana was legalized for recreational use, states could experience and economic boom. It could also potentially lead to a decrease in crime as police officials are able to focus their attention on more violent crimes. Lastly, there is evidence shown that it can help with chronic pain. However, marijuana has harmful effects on the body and is an intoxicating and addictive drug. It can increase the risk of heart attack, blood pressure, and decrease oxygen levels. Legalization could also mean more youth getting addicted to drugs or arrested. Though there are both sides to this argument, I believe that the negatives to legalize marijuana far outweigh the positives therefore I do not agree that it should be legalized for recreational use.

How does having a conflict with an authority figure differ from having a conflict with one of your peers?

Whether it is a conflict between a peer or an authority figure, you should deal with it the same by acting professionally and communicating. By understanding why they feel a certain way, individuals can work to resolve conflict because they are putting themselves in the other persons shoes. In each a individual should approach the conflict with humility and desire to learn. listen to them,' respectful, not blame. professional use these skills for either It could potentially differ with an authority figure to a higher degree because of the relationship, but the concepts remain the same

"We should never engage in conflict." Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

While some conflict is unnecessary, I do not agree that no one should engage in conflict. Without conflict individuals would never be able to learn how to compromise or how to work together. Though conflict can be difficult it is needed to help us grow as we learn from other people who are not like us. Additionally, if individuals never address conflict at the time it occurs then it could lead to people bottling up their emotions and cause destructive situations when eventually discussed.

Recall a situation where someone else's work or excellence benefited you, either undeservedly or disproportionately. Did you attempt to clarify or rectify the situation? Leaders commonly generate the feeling among followers of undeserved praise and reward. Discuss why this is so and if it is a fair sentiment.

ac posters

A time you had an ethical dilemma/ethics were challenged:

ask me to help them cheat bc need good grade

A time you had a serious disagreement

chamber group

A time you had to deal with conflict, how you coped with it: How might you handle similar situation differently if it arise again? What would be your strategy if you were faced with a conflict that was extremely difficult to resolve?

chamber group

Have you ever been at odds with a coworker? How did you handle this?

chamber group

A time when you had to make a difficult decision:

funeral vs ac event

A time you intervened on behalf of someone else:

helped friends work out their probs., mediator - listened to both sides

A time you used teamwork to solve a problem:

innovation class

A time that you made a mistake at work:

internship-did stat analysis wrong for hpv game; did not record slope values -> do not know correlation strength and direction for multiple linear regression. only recorded p-values to see if the variables were significant. redo

Recall a group situation when the group did not do what you wanted. Why did the group not take your suggestion? What would you have done differently?

link -> call businesses, nervous

A disappointment from your life:

not being able to hold link fundraiser this yr bc covid

A time when you worked with others unlike yourself

stat project

A time you disagreed with boss/authority figure. How you dealt with it:

talk with them find out their perspective, explain mine, compromise