Question

Needles and Pins PART III - RALPH'S RESPONSE by Lynn D. Austin Western Kentucky University George remembers that last month, as part of clinic orientation, Dr. Winston, the infection control officer, told the students that they should call her directly when a needlestick has occurred. He mentions this to Dr. Daly, and Dr. Daly agrees that they should call Dr. Winston. Prompted by Dr. Daly's phone call, Dr. Winston arrives in the clinic. She talks to Ralph, who has been sitting quietly in the dental chair during all the excitement. She questions him about his risk factors for disease. According to Ralph, he has none, but seems quite defensive and even angry when asked direct questions about his risk of HIV and Hepatitis. Dr. Winston delicately asks him if he would agree to have his blood tested for these infections. Ralph refuses to be tested, stating, "This is a violation of my privacy. I don't have to be tested if I choose not to be." Jennifer and George, dismayed at Ralph's attitude, walk out through the building to student health services. On their way out, they pass a group of their friends. When they tell George's friend John what has happened, he responds "I've heard that Ralph is gay." Answer the following questions: 9. Was Ralph within his rights to refuse getting his blood drawn? 10. Why is Jennifer going to student health services? 11. What would happen if it is found that Jennifer's blood tested "negative" for an infectious disease? How about if it tested "positive"? 12. Is there any significance to Ralph's sexual orientation?Needles and Pins PART III - RALPH'S RESPONSE by Lynn D. Austin Western Kentucky University George remembers that last month, as part of clinic orientation, Dr. Winston, the infection control officer, told the students that they should call her directly when a needlestick has occurred. He mentions this to Dr. Daly, and Dr. Daly agrees that they should call Dr. Winston. Prompted by Dr. Daly's phone call, Dr. Winston arrives in the clinic. She talks to Ralph, who has been sitting quietly in the dental chair during all the excitement. She questions him about his risk factors for disease. According to Ralph, he has none, but seems quite defensive and even angry when asked direct questions about his risk of HIV and Hepatitis. Dr. Winston delicately asks him if he would agree to have his blood tested for these infections. Ralph refuses to be tested, stating, "This is a violation of my privacy. I don't have to be tested if I choose not to be." Jennifer and George, dismayed at Ralph's attitude, walk out through the building to student health services. On their way out, they pass a group of their friends. When they tell George's friend John what has happened, he responds "I've heard that Ralph is gay." Answer the following questions: 9. Was Ralph within his rights to refuse getting his blood drawn? 10. Why is Jennifer going to student health services? 11. What would happen if it is found that Jennifer's blood tested "negative" for an infectious disease? How about if it tested "positive"? 12. Is there any significance to Ralph's sexual orientation?

Answer 1

9 ANSWER:

Yes, Ralph was within his rights to refuse getting his blood drawn. As Ralph is not convenient to to answer the questions asked by Dr. Winston, may be he fears of that the blood test can reveal his sexual revelation to all or fears of HIV and Hepatitis and donot want to undergo for blood test for needle stick.

10 ANSWER:

As Ralph becomes defensive and angry, and refused to undergo for blood test, Jennifer is going to student health services through the building because of Ralph's attitude.

11 ANSWER:

If Jennifer's blood tested neagative for an infectious disease she will be happier and comfortable for her blood reports. And if it is tested positive Jennifer psychological state will go down and she may go into a state of depression and loneliness because of the positive report.