Watch these two videos and the one companion article. They are about three highly publicized incidents where actions by employees forced each company to take a drastic and unusual action. As you watch, think about the ethics of what is happening. Then in 1-2 sentences per number, answer the questions. Spelling and grammar count. There must be at least one text reference (page/chapter/edition).
There is no right or wrong answer. There is only a complete answer that is supported by a complete reference to the text.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/10/us/houston-doctor-fired-covid-vaccine.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=Article (Links to an external site.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/15/health/evolus-wrinkles-toxin-jeuveau.html?action=click&module=MoreInSection&pgtype=Article®ion=Footer&contentCollection=Health (Links to an external site.)
https://www.foxbusiness.com/sports/katelyn-ohashi-ucla-ncaa-rules-pay
1. Do you think Dr. Gokal was acting ethically in the way he administered the vaccine? Why?
2. Should the doctors disclose this event to anyone and, if so, to whom? Why?
3. Read and watch the video on Katelyn Ohashi. Who do you see exhibiting unethical behavior? Explain?
4. Think about the Approaches to Ethical Reasoning, such as Duty-Based Ethics, Outcome Based Ethics etc. . Which approach do you think the doctors should use when handling their attendance at the NewTox event? Which approach did Judge Bynum use in regards to the vaccine situation? Which approach should have been used by the unethical party in the Ohashi case? Explain?
