Issues:
Dr. Jason Diliper is a physician in the emergency department in University based Mercy hospital. He has a strong reputation for being a team player and an outstanding physician. His escalating lack of professionalism while handling a shortness of breath patient, Mr. Samson, has come to light by a complaint filed by his daughter. Also Davis witnessed Diliper scolding a medical student in front of a patient who he was examining.
Seriousness of the case:
Mercy hospital is one of the most world-renowned facility. Hospital emergency department is overcrowded Diliper has a lot of credibility. Tara Samson has filed a compliant and is considering a legal action against Dr. Diliper. His recent unprofessional behavior is threatening the culture that Dr. Gabu is trying to build in the emergency department. Dr. Scott Gabu has to take a decision whether to take any disciplinary action on him to prevent legal action by Tara Samson.
Solution for the situation:
Disciplinary actions should be taken against Dr. Diliper because of the following factors:
I.
to avoid the legal case Tara Samson is thinking to file against Dr. Diliper to set an example for the department that such kind of unprofessional behavior will not be entertained the future.
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Parallels between personalities and values of Diliper:
Extraversion:
Diliper was a shy intellectual and hence we can conclude that he is an introvert.
Agreeableness:
Diliper scored high on agreeableness in his practice except for a couple of instances. He had an exceptional attitude and compassion for his patients as is evident from the letters written by patients appreciating him.
Conscientiousness:
He was responsible, persistent and organized.
Emotional stability:
He was emotionally stable throughout his career barring the two incidents where he seemed to have lost his composure.