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You are a fourth-year medical student on a subinternship in obstetrics. You notice that the resident has come in with alcohol on his breath and some abnormal behavior. No one except you seems to notice. What should you do? a. Nothing; you are subordinate to the resident. b. Talk to the resident directly alone but don't mention it to the program director. c. Tell the dean of students. d. Report him to the state licensing board. e. Report him to the chairperson or program director of his department. f. Immediately inform his patients whom you feel are at risk.

    You are a fourth-year medical student on a subinternship in obstetrics. You notice that the resident has come in with alcohol on his breath and some abnormal behavior. No one except you seems to notice.
What should you do?
a. Nothing; you are subordinate to the resident.
b. Talk to the resident directly alone but don't mention it to the program director.
c. Tell the dean of students.
d. Report him to the state licensing board.
e. Report him to the chairperson or program director of his department.
f. Immediately inform his patients whom you feel are at risk.
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Medical Ethics for the Boards
Medical Ethics for the Boards
Conrad Fischer 3rd Edition
Chapter 1, Problem 67 ↓

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Confirm that the resident's behavior is indeed abnormal and that there is a strong indication of impairment due to alcohol consumption. Consider the potential risks to patients and the work environment.  Show more…

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You are a fourth-year medical student on a subinternship in obstetrics. You notice that the resident has come in with alcohol on his breath and some abnormal behavior. No one except you seems to notice. What should you do? a. Nothing; you are subordinate to the resident. b. Talk to the resident directly alone but don't mention it to the program director. c. Tell the dean of students. d. Report him to the state licensing board. e. Report him to the chairperson or program director of his department. f. Immediately inform his patients whom you feel are at risk.
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