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66. Case: Blood Transfusions
View Case Study: 66. Case: Blood TransfusionsJoyce Skinner is a 38 year old woman with non-curative leukemia. She is the single mother of two children, ages 11 and 8, and her ex-husband is ‘out of the…
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59. Case: HPV Vaccine for Boys
View Case Study: 59. Case: HPV Vaccine for BoysPEI is expanding its human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination program to include grade six boys. Girls have been receiving the HPV vaccine since 2007. HPV is the most common sexually-transmitted…
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41. Case: Ethical Budgeting
View Case Study: 41. Case: Ethical BudgetingThis is the day you’ve been dreading as manager of the geriatric day program at your local hospital. Word has come down that your budget is going to be cut…
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40. Case: All Things Being Equal…
View Case Study: 40. Case: All Things Being Equal…As a member of your health region Foundation Board, you know that there is going to be a rather intense, lengthy, and difficult discussion tonight. A high profile community member…
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39. Case: Setting Priorities
View Case Study: 39. Case: Setting PrioritiesIn the wake of a mass casualty event, a hurricane that devastated much of Nova Scotia, blood resources within the province are extremely scarce. There is not enough blood to…
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38. Case: Managing Human Resources
View Case Study: 38. Case: Managing Human ResourcesThe Bluenose Villa is a long-term care facility licensed under the Nova Scotia Homes for Special Care Act. It is owned and operated by a rural, non-profit health organization. At…
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33. Case: Ethical Advertising?
View Case Study: 33. Case: Ethical Advertising?A hospital has placed billboards throughout the region with the following statement: “Are You a Victim of Sexual or Domestic Assault? Come to Warman Center Where We Will Treat You…


