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You are the marketing manager for a national laboratory that has just come out with a blood test to screen for a rare genetic disease in fetuses of pregnant women. Because the test involves genetic screening, it is very expensive. Who are all the relevant stakeholders who will promote and […]

A young man enters pilot training and needs to take a leave of absence owing to mental health issues, which he describes as “burnout.” Following therapy he is allowed to return to his studies and completes the course. After graduation he applies for a position with a small regional air- […]

Mr. Wiggins is a 78-year-old African American male with chronic kidney disease, which requires dialysis. The etiology of his renal disease was multifactorial—long-standing uncontrolled HTN and DM nephropathy. He has been on hemodialysis for the past 10 years and has done relatively well. Four weeks ago, he had a major […]

There is an order for 70 kg patient to receive 50 mcg/kg/min of propofol for anesthesia. If a 1% propofol solution in 10% fat emulsion is used, how many mL per hour are required to deliver the proper dose?

Dr. Thompson is a neurologist who provides care in Mainstreet, Indiana. She owns her own practice, but costs to maintain her MRI equipment are increasing. She is considering using space at St. Vincent Hospital and sending patients that require MRI or other imaging procedures to St. Vincent’s radiology department. Her […]

On advice of counsel, Dr. Thompson decided to sign a lease with St. Vincent’s Hospital while she uses their space. The agree- ment is in writing and signed by Dr. Thompson and St. Vincent’s CEO. The term of the agreement is for one year and three months. Dr. Thompson and […]