Personal Choice and Power Term Paper

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The nurses have not done enough in this particular case.

Going to the Physician's peer review group would be a good idea, especially since this doctor is dealing with precious newborns and their very attentive parents. Handling the problem through the peer group makes good sense as it is still an internal response, and can be handled quietly and efficiently, unless, of course, the doctor does not change his behavior.

The next step in this process would be to approach outside groups, but only if the problem is not rectified on an internal basis. In any event, the media is the last resort in a problem such as this, preferably a group such as the State Nurses Association or the Department of Health would be able to take corrective measures in these circumstances.


Asking the parents of newborns to file official complaints is a disaster waiting to happen. Parents are already in a state of anxiety when it comes to bearing children and unnecessary actions such as these could exacerbate the situation. if, the doctor were to place a woman or the newborn in any danger, then a decision as to whether to file an official complaint should lay entirely with the parents. Advising parents in a situation such as the one described could bring recriminations and liabilities that should not be associated with….....

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