Analyze this scenario from the standpoint of law, and of ethics: For years, Dr. Eddingfield, a licensed physician, had been the Hurley family doctor. When Hurley became dangerously ill, he sent a messenger to Dr. Eddingfield, who told him of Hurley’s violent sickness, explained that no other doctor was available, and offered to pay Eddingfield’s fee for services. At the time, none of his other patients needed attention, so Dr. Eddingfield was free to help the sick man, but he chose not to do so. Mr. Hurley died.