Children's Medical-Legal Case Study

“Medical malpractice occurs when a hospital, doctor or other health care professional, through a negligent act or omission, causes an injury to a patient. The negligence might be the result of errors in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare or health management.” (Admin) One of the most common type of claims that pharmacies face are negligence claims. Negligence is one of the categories that falls under the area of law called Torts. In the Hundley v Rite Aid case, a tort was filed for injuries that were sustained by Gabrielle Hundley after she took medication from an incorrectly filed prescription. The case involved a jury trial verdict involving Gabrielle Hundley, a minor child, against Howard Jones, the pharmacist, and the Rite

CCIB received a telephone call with an allegation against the facility. RP called to report that there is drug use and domestic violence happening in home due to the licensee runs a daycare. RP reported that on 10/9/2017 Veronica and Juan went to pick up children from school and Veronica asked staff at the school to call the police. RP reported that staff told her to contact the police to report what is happening. The RP reported that the police came to the school and arrested Juan in the parking lot. RP stated that it was stated on the police report that Veronica was hit in the face and kicked (unknown when incident happened). RP reported that the police report stated Veronica had a cut lip and red marks on her legs. RP also mentioned on 10/10/2017

The reporter stated the child did not have any visible marks or bruises and did not have to receive any emergency medical care. The reporter stated the floors are falling through and they have to use a board in some parts of the home to walk. Mrs. Jones stated charges have been filed against an unknown male that touched the child’s leg. The reporter also stated she was informed that two days ago, Cecilia was with her mother in Carrolton, MS while she drove around looking for pills. The reporter stated DHS or law enforcement was not contacted at that time with this information. Per the reporter, the child was taken from the home and left with Jessica Dixon, a family friend. The reporter stated the child was left with Jessica because she and Mr. Jones are truck drivers and had to leave for work. Mrs. Jones stated they leave for work on Thursday and return on

The ethical issues involved in this topic include age limits, medical ethics, informed consent, and autonomy. It is unethical and immoral to allow adolescents to make their own medical decisions, because the judgment and capacity to make coherent decisions is unstable. However, adolescents should be involved and have a voice in the process of decision making, nonetheless I believe that the concluding medical decision should be made by the guardian and the doctor. An adolescent is between the ages of thirteen and nineteen. Society permits the legal determination of decision making for health care at the age of eighteen years. It is very important to consider developmental issues which will influence both reasoning and information processing, the brain not being fully developed causes a sense of a lost identity, and low self esteem challenges adolescents to develop a logical decision. An adolescent brain is not yet fully developed, the lack of grey matter and an

Upon arrival we made contact with Justin Pearce, walking with his girlfriend and his children at the end of the driveway near the Farm to Market Road. While speaking to Justin Pearce I detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath and or person. Justin Pearce stated he and his sister Erica Hammer got into a physical argument and had assaulted one another. I observed Justin Pearce to have obvious signs of injury to his person, including a swollen knot on the left side of his upper

RP stated law enforcement received a call from an anonymous caller stated an employee, Shemaiah Messengale grabbed the child Marley's arm which is fractured. Law enforcement contacted the child's mother to verify injuries. It was disclosed the child had suffered 4 fractures to her elbow and wrist. The RP stated law enforcement spoke with owner/licensee of the facility and the employee accused of causing the injury. They reported Marley sustained the injuries accidentally when she fell from slide. The RP stated the child was treated at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) by Dr. Lindsey Andras who determined the injuries are consistent with a fall. Law enforcement did not speak with treating doctor to confirm the information. The RP disclosed

On 05/24/2018 at approximately 1830 hours, I, Deputy A. Martinez Vazquez (117015) responded to (Boys Town) 1415 Flanagan Ln., Oviedo, Seminole County, FL., in reference to a battery over with. I was notified that the battery was between two juveniles a 12 and 17 year old and both juveniles were separated at the time. When I arrived, I spoke with Javaro Rooks an employee of the institution at Boys Town who stated that Javarius Deloach (B/M DOB:12/06/2001) hit another juvenile, Gres Jr. Robinson (B/M DOB:03/07/2006), in the back of the neck by with an open palm. Javaro told me that the incident happened at the basketball court behind the residence.

Reporting Party Ja'Tiara Fuller (CSW) contacted CPHL to report that on 10/27/16, Foster mother (FM) Shania disclosed to her that on10/26/16, while Shania was on a day pass, she came to Los Angeles and was texting William Moore-Williams and that he wanted her to come where he was. Reporting Party expressed that Shania went to where William was and that he raped Shania on 10/26/16. Details regarding what happened and where the incident occurred is unknown by Reporting Party. Reporting Party expressed that FM was taking Shania to the hospital on 10/27/16 and FM contacted Reporting Party today regarding the incident. Reporting Party expressed that per foster mother, Shania was supposed to be home from her pass at 2 PM but was late and did not

On 06/30/15 Mr. Moore and Eddie were pulled over by D’iblerville Police Department. The reporter stated spice was found in the glove compartment of the car; Eddie admitted the drugs belong to him. According to the reporter, both men were arrested; Mr. Moore was arrested for active warrants and an open container. The reporter stated Kaitlin was present but no injured. Ms. Mayfield stated Mrs. Moore was contacted and Kaitlin was left in the care of her mother; Mrs. Moore came to pick the child up. The reporter stated the family has history with DHS and the police report number is

The reporting party (RP) stated a home visit was made on 4/8/16 for foster child Ronny Perdomo. During the visit the RP observed multiple bruising to the foster child's lower part of his spine, upper left shoulder, and on his back area. The RP stated she took pictures of the bruises. The foster mother Ana Ramos explanation for the bruising was the child is Anemic. The RP stated on 4/11/16 she consulted with her SCSW who advised her to take the child for a forensic exam. The RP stated on 4/12/16 she took the child to have a medical examination. The RP stated on 4/19/16 at approximately 1:50PM she received a call from a Nurse Practitioner (name not provided) from High Desert Regional Clinic who informed the RP the child's bruising was highly

On 09/10/15 Ms. McClain voluntarily admitted her son to Parkwood for treatment; the child has not been given a discharge date. During the assessment with the child and his mother, Jameraqua disclosed to the reporter that he and his mother have had multiple physical altercations in the past and a several months ago his mother whipped him with an extension cord. The child did not have any visible marks or bruises and indicated to the reporter he doesn’t have any. Jameraqua feels his mother fights him because she dislikes him; Ms. Mitchell is unaware of the reasons. The reporter witnessed a volatile relationship between the child and mother and they had to be separated during his assessment.

Gwenyth came to school on 09/03/15 with bruises on her left arm and the child indicated to the reporter that she had bruises on her buttock area; the bruises do not require any medical treatment. Gwenyth told Mr. Temple on 08/31/15 her mother asked her if she’d put clothes in the wash. Gwenyth thought she had and told her mother yes but later remembered she hadn’t; Ms. Daly thought the child lied to her and whipped her with a belt on her buttocks area, hit her with a wooden spatula on the arm until it broke, and grabbed her by the neck threw her on the floor and this is when she punched the child in her nose. Gwenyth told the reporter her nose bled really badly. According to the child, her mother has abused her consistently since the age of

On 12-09-16 at about hours 0748 hours, Officer Petrella and I responded to the above location, regarding a PC 273.5(a)-Domestic Battery investigation. The victim and Suspect Goldbaum are currently living together and have been in a dating relationship for the past two years with a common son. The victim stated, on 12-09-16 at approximately 0740 hours, she was involved in a verbal argument with Goldbaum. While inside of the their bedroom, Goldbaum forcefully pushed the victim onto their bed. Goldbaum then used his right fist and punched the victim twice in her stomach. Goldbaum then placed a cover and pillow over the the victim's face for approximately two minutes. The victim had a hard time breathing with the cover and pillow over her face.

IRTC spoke with Detective Ortiz who confirmed that the subject child was interviewed at the Bronx CAC prior to this case being reported to NYCACS. Detective Ortiz conveyed that the subject child made a partial disclosure and it is possible that a follow up interview might be necessary. Detective Ortiz stated that there might be another unrelated victim that he is in the process of trying to identify. Detective Ortiz said due to the perpetrator’s age, it is possible that some form of prosecution could take place, but it will occur in family court, not criminal court. Detective Ortiz indicated that cooperation counsel was present of the interview, but there are no pending charges against the perpetrator at this time. No additional coordination

Nurses are subject to a plethora of legal, ethical, and professional duties which can be very challenging on a day to day basis. Some of these duties include respecting a patient 's confidentiality and autonomy, and to recognize the duty of care that is owed to all patients. As nurses our duties are always professional; however there are legal implications if these duties are breached. We also must consider when it is okay as nurses to breach these duties and therefore ethical issues arise. As nurses one of our main priorities is to advocate for our patients, without our own personal feelings on the matter taking over.