The Wanted Unwanted Doctor

Mary Jo is diagnosed with bladder cancer but does not wish to have surgery. After refusing surgery twice, her doctor tells her that he cannot be her doctor any longer.

• What dilemmas occur when a patient does not heed the advice of a doctor?
• What obligations do the patient and doctor have in maintaining the patient-doctor relationship?

Apply Theory (Specific Professional Healthcare Competencies + Clinical Medical Ethical Principles) to Practice in order to provide Optimal Patient-Centered Care (OPCC)