Description: Marcus, a 65 year old man who had sustained a stroke had turned to Monique, an occup...

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Description: Marcus, a 65 year old man who had sustained a stroke had turned to Monique, an occupational therapist working in an outpatient setting, to regain his ability to drive. Frustrated that he does not meet the laws requirement of having a 140 degrees of visual field, Marcus informed Monique that "[he plans] on driving anyway." Besides documenting it in the medical record, Monique did not report this statement to anyone. After a few occupational therapy sessions, Monique noticed bruising on Marcus' body. When Monique questioned Marcus, he explained that he was involved in an accident that injured him and another person. by Jessica Hackney

Mind Map: Description: Marcus, a 65 year old man who had sustained a stroke had turned to Monique, an occupational therapist working in an outpatient setting, to regain his ability to drive. Frustrated that he does not meet the laws requirement of having a 140 degrees of visual field, Marcus informed Monique that "[he plans] on driving anyway." Besides documenting it in the medical record, Monique did not report this statement to anyone. After a few occupational therapy sessions, Monique noticed bruising on Marcus' body. When Monique questioned Marcus, he explained that he was involved in an accident that injured him and another person.

1. Stakeholders: Marcus Monique Drivers DMV Monique's company Families of Marcus & Monique

1.1. Option #1: do not report anything

1.1.1. Positive: There is a possibility that Monique will not get in trouble and she will be able to go about her job as normal

1.1.2. Negative: Marcus could possibly hurt both himself and other drivers. Monique could also potentially lose her job.

1.2. Option #2: have a serious talk with Marcus in hopes that he will rethink his decision of driving

1.2.1. Positive: There is a possibility that Marcus will understand the seriousness of this situation and obey the law

1.2.2. Negative: If the talk is not effective, Marcus will continue to put himself and others at risk. Without reporting the information, Monique is still at risk for losing her job.

1.3. Option #3: report the situation to the DMV

1.3.1. Positive: Somebody other than Monique will be aware of the situation. Marcus's license will likely be suspended so the increased risk will likely stop him from driving.

1.3.2. Negative: Monique's company is still unaware of this situation. There are many stakeholders in this situation and each of them deserve to be protected.

1.4. Option: #4: Monique should immediately inform the supervisor of the situation and together inform other people involved in this situation

1.4.1. Positive: Because all of the stakeholders are aware, it will be much easier to put a stop to the problem happening again

1.4.2. Negative: By admitting her faults, Monique could potentially lose her job

1.5. CHOSEN COURSE OF ACTION: Option #4 Monique should immediately inform the supervisor of the situation and together inform other people involved in this situation

1.5.1. Core Values: Altruism- In a situation that is putting lives at risk, Monique should not only be thinking of herself Truth- Being honest about the situation will be how the people involved can plan how to prevent this situation from happening again

1.5.1.1. Ethical Principle #1 Nonmaleficense- looking out for the well-being of her client

1.5.1.1.1. Related course of action: "C. Recognize and take appropriate action to remedy personal problems and limitations that might cause harm to recipients of service, colleagues, students, research participants, or others."

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