Lee Lor Case Study

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Lee Lor was a fifteen year old Hmong girl. She was diagnosed with an acute appendicitis. During the operation to remove her appendix, doctors discovered an eight inch cancerous tumor in abdomen. Without consent they removed the tumor which cost Lee an ovary and part of fallopian tube. The doctors told her parents after the procedure what had happened and promised that she was still fertile and able to still have children. The Hmong people do not accept the western world tradition and science. They hold on strongly to their ancient traditions, are animist, and very spiritual. When the parents were made aware of the extra procedure taken place they did not trust the doctors and refused Lee further treatment including chemotherapy. This case

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