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SD Goold - AMA Journal of Ethics, 2013 - journalofethics.ama-assn.org
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Mrs. Howard was writhing in pain on the paper-covered bed in the emergency room. She
clutched her abdomen.“Yes, I've had this pain in the past,” she said to Dr. Murphy, the
resident taking her history.“I know I have gallstones. My right side usually aches after I eat
greasy foods, but it's never been this bad before.”“Okay,” said Dr. Murphy, after performing
the physical exam.“I'm almost certain that you have cholecystitis, but we'll order an
ultrasound just to confirm. Most likely, we'll start you on some antibiotics and fluids until the …
clutched her abdomen.“Yes, I've had this pain in the past,” she said to Dr. Murphy, the
resident taking her history.“I know I have gallstones. My right side usually aches after I eat
greasy foods, but it's never been this bad before.”“Okay,” said Dr. Murphy, after performing
the physical exam.“I'm almost certain that you have cholecystitis, but we'll order an
ultrasound just to confirm. Most likely, we'll start you on some antibiotics and fluids until the …
Mrs. Howard was writhing in pain on the paper-covered bed in the emergency room. She clutched her abdomen.“Yes, I’ve had this pain in the past,” she said to Dr. Murphy, the resident taking her history.“I know I have gallstones. My right side usually aches after I eat greasy foods, but it’s never been this bad before.”
“Okay,” said Dr. Murphy, after performing the physical exam.“I’m almost certain that you have cholecystitis, but we’ll order an ultrasound just to confirm. Most likely, we’ll start you on some antibiotics and fluids until the inflammation goes down, and then we’ll take the gallbladder out with surgery.”
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