Mr Das the District Medical officer was in a foul mood Once again for the umpteenth time the batch o...........

Decision making and Interpersonal Skills Decision making

Mr. Das, the District Medical officer, was in a foul mood. Once again, for the umpteenth time, the batch of polio vaccines that had arrived at his office was of substandard quality. Mr. Das, a conscientious doctor, knew that administering these vaccines to children would be of no use. However, the state's health department had issued a directive to all District medical officers to complete the next phase of polio immunization within the stipulated dates. Mr. Das would have no time to wait for a fresh batch of vaccines to arrive and at the same time maintain the stipulated dates.

What should be Mr. Das decision?

Mr. Das should inform the state's health authorities about the substandard quality of vaccines delivered and seek an extension to procure new vaccines.

Mr. Das should do nothing and quietly administer the vaccines. After all, he has to maintain his targets.

Mr. Das should refuse to administer the vaccines and quit his job.

Mr. Das should file a charge sheet against the concerned supplier with the local police station.

Explanation:

In the given situation the most appropriate decision is that Mr. Das should inform the state's health authorities about the substandard quality of vaccines delivered and seek an extension to procure new vaccines.