A recent case in South Africa involving Dr De Meyer, a pedia…
A recent case in South Africa involving Dr De Meyer, a pediatrician at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child hospital, who faced disciplinary action for talking to the media about the poor conditions and harm to children at the hospital. When he raised the issues with management initially, nothing was done. His actions were supported by medical associations as legally and ethically justified to protect the public, but hospital management wasn’t accepting it.a. Describe the ethical issues raised in this case (2)b. State the legal and ethical guidelines that will guide an ethical decision and outcome (4)c. If you were to adjudicate on the matter and from your understanding of ethics and medical law, what will the outcome be? Justify your answer. (4)