15 Feb Write a personal reflection on Ethics and Diversity based on this case
Bhatt v The University of Vermont
Diversity Issue: Tourette Disability Discrimination
Dr. Rajan D. Bhatt falsified an evaluation for a surgery rotation and at the hearing, claimed it was an isolated incident. It was learned however, that he had falsified other evaluations too, and falsified a diploma as well. At the next hearing dealing with these other forgeries, he claimed they were due to Tourette’s syndrome and a related obsessive-behavior disorder.
The university dismissed him. He sought treatment and later requested that his medical condition be re-evaluated by the university. His application was denied and he sued the university under the ADA charging the university had not accommodated his disability.
Cheney, K. (2008, June 17). Developments in Vermont law. What Accommodations Must A College Give A Liar? In VT-World. Retrieved February 22, 2013, from http://www.vt-world.com More Law Lexapedia. (2008, May 30). Retrieved February 22, 2013, from http://www.morelaw.com
