What is your ethical responsibility to patients

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You are a nursing student, and your cohort is informed that you must upload documentation of an influenza vaccine by October 15th or you will be unable to attend clinically. Your best friend tells you "I don't like getting the flu shot because it makes me feel crummy for a day or two. Plus I don't think they work. I found a doctor in Colorado who will send me a medical exemption letter for $100 without even evaluating me."

- How should you respond to this statement?

- Is there an ethical responsibility to report this to anyone? What is your ethical responsibility to patients in this situation?

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