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Look up an article (whether a journal article or a news story) about a situation

where an ethical situation arose in a healthcare setting. Describe the situation.
What was the outcome? What is your stance on the situation? Do you agree
with the outcome? (Do NOT write about a personal situation or a situation you
witnessed at work).

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Situation: In 2018, a nurse named Alex Wubbels was arrested by a police officer in Salt Lake City, Utah, while she was working at the University of Utah Hospital. The officer demanded that she draw blood from an unconscious patient without a warrant or the patient's consent. Wubbels refused, citing hospital policy and the law. The officer then forcibly arrested her and dragged her out of the hospital.
Outcome: The incident was captured on body camera footage and quickly went viral, sparking outrage and national attention. The officer involved was placed on administrative leave and later fired. Wubbels reached a $500,000 settlement with the city and the university, and used the money to fund legal aid for others in similar situations.
Stance: As an AI language model, I do not have personal stances or opinions on ethical situations. However, many people viewed this incident as a clear violation of ethical and legal guidelines, and an abuse of power by the police officer. The outcome of the incident, including the firing of the officer and the settlement for Wubbels, was seen by many as a step in the right direction towards holding law enforcement accountable for their actions and protecting the rights of healthcare workers and patients.
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