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Scenario: You are a recently graduated sonographer working with a physician and supervisor who do not want to take the time to adequately inform your patient about the risks, benefits, and expected outcome of amniocentesis. Discuss the potential legal risks to yourself, your supervisor, and the physician (include the difference between an intentional tort and unintentional tort). What are your responsibilities as a sonographer ethically?

Scenario: You are a recently graduated sonographer working with a physician and supervisor who do not want to take the time to adequately inform your patient about the risks, benefits, and expected outcome of amniocentesis. Discuss the potential legal risks to yourself, your supervisor, and the physician (include the difference between an intentional tort and unintentional tort). What are your responsibilities as a sonographer ethically?

Phlebotomy Essentials
Phlebotomy Essentials
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ISBN:9781451194524
Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
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Scenario: You are a recently graduated sonographer working with a physician and supervisor who do not want to take the time to adequately inform your patient about the risks, benefits, and expected outcome of amniocentesis. Discuss the potential legal risks to yourself, your supervisor, and the physician (include the difference between an intentional tort and unintentional tort). What are your responsibilities as a sonographer ethically?
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