physicians Mistake
The post comprises two asighnments
1:physicians Mistake
Yet, critics argue that the narratives prove David Hilfiker is incompetent. What is your initial viewpoint?
Does the narrative (presenting his mistakes) work to present him as an authority on mistakes? Or does it undermine his argument?
He argues that many physicians make mistakes. Does this ring true to your experience?
Why do doctors expect perfection? Why do patients?
What does he argue is the biggest problem with “hiding mistakes”? (claim)
Why is this a problem? (grounds)
What are the different types of mistakes?
One of the main problems he believes is the culture thriving in University hospitals. What is this culture? What repeatedly happens to give false impressions of
fallibility?
What are the three actions that a physician can take to face the guilt?
What are the problems with each?
Answer each question with a sentence or two unless it asks you to explain your answer. Be sure to indicate the number that corresponds to each question.
TOPIC TWO
Write a response (400-600 words) to the prompt below.
David Hilfiker’s essay, “Mistakes” is directed mainly at doctors and confronts the culture of secrecy surrounding medical mistakes. Yet, doctors are not the only
source of mistakes within the medical community. Should other medical professionals, such as nurses, admit their mistakes to their patients? What procedures should be
in place to provide support for medical professionals who make a mistake?
2: Identify an issue.
It can be anything that pertains to human resources. from the textbook, an incident at work, something from the internet, or something
in the news. Describe the circumstances and frame your topic.agree or disagree. what happened was right or wrong, good or bad, or should have been handled that way or not.
Defend and and show Why correct and accurate?
Discuss the opposing viewWhy would someone disagree with you? What would their reasoning be?