Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-2013
Abstract
Whether on-duty in medical centers, offices, and pharmacies, or off-duty out in the world, health professionals are often the first to notice a decline in health status of a fellow human being. Yet, many professionals report feeling conflicted about offering health information or advice to someone who is not expecting it. This event reviews the ethical, legal and practical implications of offering unsolicited health information; it touches on several dangerous, visible medical conditions that many Americans unknowingly live with; and it explores communication barriers and caveats through group discussion. Fictional scenarios with “what-if” variations will prompt discussion, and guests with practical experience will be present.
Preferred Citation
Church, Nicholas, "Should I Say Something? Whether to Offer Unsolicited Health Information Inside and Outside the Workplace as a Healthcare Professional" (2013). Student-led Mini-Grants. 11.
https://dune.une.edu/ceipe_allminigrants/11
Comments
View the video of Nicholas's presentation here.
Event Format: Presentation with powerpoint, guided group discussion.
Contributors: Ray Keller (Osteopathic Medicine Student), Shanleigh Crane (Dental Hygiene Student), Abe Wei (Osteopathic Medicine Student), Apryle Seeley (Osteopathic Medicine Student), Julia Ringel (Osteopathic Medicine Student), Dr. Ling Cao (Faculty Advisor, UNE College of Osteopathic Medicine).