There have been serious allegations of medical malpractice against Dr. Javed, including insurance fraud and fraudulent billing related to prescription medications. These accusations suggest that Dr. Javed billed an insurance company for services that were never provided. As a result, Dr. Javed made the decision to voluntarily relinquish their license and acknowledge their severe carelessness regarding patient care, unprofessional behavior, consistent display of negligence, and breach of confidentiality between a patient and physician (McKnight & Bennington, 2014). In addition, Nurse Prochaska also faced allegations of medical misconduct and voluntarily gave up her license for an unspecified duration. I believe all individuals involved in the issue must face legal consequences, even if criminal charges were not pursued. This approach would ensure that justice is served and that those responsible for any wrongdoing are held accountable for their actions.

In the case of Dr. Javed, the United States declined to extradite him upon his return to Pakistan and assumed an official position since Pakistan was an ally of the United States at that time (McKnight & Bennington, 2014). Unfortunately, this decision resulted in many American citizens being infected due to Dr. Javed's activities and his nurse's training. The clinic's staff was aware of the lack of adherence to infection control protocols within the cancer center, including the flagrant disregard of rules provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Personnel and patients were also not provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure their safety. Although the cancer center was not affiliated with Fremont Hospital, it is worth noting that Koerber and Means neglected to disclose this information to the hospital management or the appropriate authorities, therefore bearing partial responsibility for the subsequent dissemination of this disease. It is essential that proper protocols be followed to ensure the safety and well-being of patients and medical personnel alike.

Question:

Do you think the politics that affected the decision to not extradite were appropriate, given that Dr. Javed was not the only guilty party? Should those who could not escape to other countries be prosecuted or even held accountable when Dr. Javed was not? The ethics of fairness should be at play right?

Reference:

McKnight, E. V., & Bennington, T. T. (2014). A never event: Exposing the largest outbreak of Hepatitis C in American healthcare history. History Examined, LLC.