11 January 2009
Patient or doctor?
A professional decision 
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...Dr. Yee is a cardiologist. A 75-year-old patient in need of heart surgery has recently been referred to his practice. The patient is overweight and has known he was at risk for heart disease for years. Still, he never modified his diet or exercise despite his doctor’s recommendations. His poor health makes the surgery riskier and less likely to extend his life for long. Regardless, the patient would like Dr. Yee to perform the surgery. Dr. Yee needs to decide if he will operate or refuse the surgery to this patient.
What do you think he should do?
- In a minimum of five complete sentences respond to the question above.
- Link to a site that helped you make a decision.
- Take the poll below.
# posted by Henry @ 2:06 PM 
