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Ethics – Case Study Nine – Ethics
End of Life Issues
Situation #1 . Ian Gets Blindsided.
You are watching your son, Ian play football at Friday night’s Homecoming Game.
Ian has had an
outstanding year dominating the statistics with his play at QB. Several D-1 and D-2 Colleges are
interested in Ian. He has narrowed his selection down to two schools. His future looks bright. He wants
to be a Sonographer which requires him to first go to the local Community College. He has said that
Football is a pathway for him, but his future lies in a solid healthcare profession.
In the third quarter, Ian is blindsided by the Middle Linebacker driving his chest and head with ferocity
into the ground. The referee notices the flagrant play as a melee begins. Meanwhile, Ian lays motionless
on the 45-yard line with only some curious players trying to help him regain consciousness. The trainers
attempt to enter the field during the fracas but are waived off by the officials who are trying to keep
order between the two teams.
However, the EMT’s watching from the sidelines enter the game. Two minutes has elapsed since Ian’s
injury. The EMT’s call for the ambulance and a gurney. They begin to perform CPR and Ian is rushed to
the hospital. You and your wife and Ian’s brother and sister; along with Ian’s girlfriend, Ana, arrive shortly
afterwards only to discover that Ian was pronounced DOA.
The family and friends at the hospital go into shock.
Research such a traumatic death incident at any level of sport and share what the procedure is for
handling possible traumatic death during the sport. Outline, the role of any administrator, coach,
support staff, Certified Trainer or EMT for such a scenario. Highlight the weakness and the strength of
each incident along with the outcome for the athlete. Make recommendations for how Ian’s death could
have been prevented.
#2. Athletic Trainer’s Code of Conduct for Preventing Sudden Death in Sports
Access the following link:
preventing-sudden-death-position-statement_2.pdf (nata.org)
You have been informed by the Athletic Director that three girls on the Castletown State University
Volleyball Team are diabetics. What can you do to ensure that these athletes will not experience a
sudden traumatic episode during a highly competitive three-team tournament as it applies to your steps
for recognition, treatment and management of the athlete.
#3 Learning how to cope with the death of clients.
Examine the following link:
Coping With the Emotional Aspects of a Client's Death - SocialWorker.com
As a Physical Therapist, you have grown to admire the tenacity and dedication of a 30 year-old mother of
two who is recovering from a multiple car accident. For the last 18 months you have seen Joanna learn
to balance herself and ultimately to walking again with an impeded but functional gait. She has been a
bright spot in your day bringing her two boys to therapy with her for encouragement. Your PTA’s enjoy
her warm personality as she has been supportive of other clients who take comfort in her positive
outlook on life.
Then suddenly, last Sunday, Joanna, died from acute HOCM (Look it up) shocking everyone involved in
her world.
Your staff are particularly grieved. What steps can you take with your professional staff in order to cope
with this great loss.
#1. Damar Hamilton
Outstanding Response.
#2 Diabetes
Again, a solid effort. By the time these athletes arrive at HIED, the practice that each athlete follows is
well-known. If fact, the AD often meets with "special need" athletes" and the parents during recruiting
and orientation.
Trainers keep solid records on the status of all "need" athletes and
are require by law (at the D I,II and III
level to file a monitor report with the team physician for any apparent episode.
The AD is also responsible to work with the Dean of STudents and/or the Dean of Residence along with
any College Clinic as to the status of any student-athlete.
It goes on and on, but the paperwork begins with the student-athlete who must first administer, monitor
and report.
#3 Coping
Be prepared with a complete history of your treatment of this client. Most agencies have an attorney to
guide through the process. Meet with your staff to double check all the facts and figures along with
special insights they might have remembered.
NEVER make assumptions about conditions you may have thought Joanne was suffering from; Never give
more than you have to within the directions of your attorney.
Remember to ensure that all records are being held in private according to HIPAA. Never give an
interview with any media source and never contact the family directly without seeking the advice of your
attorney.
You expect this of your staff as well.
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