Nursing Case Study

Authors Note: This paper is being submitted on the 18th of March 2013 for the winter semester of Medical Law and Ethics section 05.

This would be a civil case against Jeanette 's physician. Civil cases generally deal with wrongful acts and are able to sue a business or a person for monetary value (Fremgen, pg. 36). In comparison to criminal case, where the government would have to prove intentional harm against others. The receptionist and the doctor 's action could be argued for Negligent tort. According to Fremgen, "Tort is a breach of duty that causes injury" (Fremgen, pg. 133). A healthcare professionals "action and inactions can be considered negligence" (Fremgen, pg. 133). In this case, the receptionist ' inaction to inform the doctor right away did cause harm to Jeannette. Jeanette 's

The aim of this study is to provide a detailed account of the nursing care for a patient who is experiencing a breakdown in health. One aspect of their care will be discussed in relation to the nursing process. The model used to provide an individualised programme of care will be discussed and critically analysed.

This duty was then breached. Either care was not administered, or it was ministered improperly. The quality of the care is established through the testimony of expert testimony from other doctors.

M was taking a look at his leg that was injured but seemed to be healing. All was thought to be well until one office visit the doctor went across the hall to check on another patient who seemed to have an infected leg. The doctor left the door open where confidentiality here was obviously not being taking into consideration for the patient he was seeing as well as others who were able to hear them. Since the door was open, his parents noticed that he did not change his gloves while entering that other room and came back to check on their son with no gloves on. Dr. M was concerned about Jacobs leg and told him to come back the following week while treating it with antibiotics. The following week he comes back only to see that he has developed osteomyelitis. This was the same infection that the other patient developed while under the care of his supervision. Jacobs delay in his recover cost him the opportunity to play football and a college scholarship. Jacobs’s parents then resorted to suing Dr. M because of his negligence and lack of medical

These plaintiffs (patients) desire admission to the defendant hospitals for the treatment of their illness, and to be treated by their present physician or dentist, without discrimination on the basis of race.

damages. In order to obtain a judgment of negligence against a doctor the patient has to be able

The last element is damages. “Damages are proven when it is determined the injury was a result of the practitioner's actions. The intent of awarding damages is to make the plaintiff whole, meaning as if the negligence never occurred” (Walker, 2011, para. 15). Damages are usually paid in the form of money, but I do not think any amount of money will ever make this patient feel whole or that the negligence never occurred.

And if that does not satisfy the situation calling social service to investigate would be the next best possible action. The interview said; “They will inform the management by complaining as there is an open disclosure policy; if something goes wrong; and patient isn’t satisfied they could sue them. Which can indicated that the patients can file a case against facility if they feel that they two advised actions have not satisfied the negligence of the workplace. The most important key in deciding the best action to take for this case would be the patient’s satisfaction and finding justice for the suffering received.

The Plaintiffs felt that since the hospital was licensed and accredited that they should be held responsible for their employees and their actions. It states in the regulations that any infraction of the bylaws imposes liability for the injury. At any time if Dr. Alexander had questions or concerns he could have reached out to an expert in this field to consult

“The definition of a health professional is a person who works to protect and improve people’s health by the diagnosis and treatment of illness to bring about a complete recovery from mental, physical and social perspectives, either directly or indirectly (Kurban, 2010, pg. 760).” Nurses in the community today have acquired an increasing responsibility to intervene with medical decisions. In the past, there were clear differences between nurses and doctors. It was more common for a nurse to be supervised directly under the physician. They are not just performing Doctor’s orders anymore. The nurse role in patient care has been widely expanded. Allegations against someone can be one of the most stressful moments of their careers. Negligence

I couldn’t ignore that injustice treatment for this patient and brought this issue on the Care rounds. Healthcare team created a plan of care that eliminated iniquities in her care. According to plan, she should receive care early in the morning, so she can go out for a smoke and come for meals and activities on time. I provided patient with the unit’s routines schedule so she can participate in the exercise classes and activities. My goal was to establish an equitable distribution of the benefits and ensure quality, fair and non-discriminatory care to this patient. I think I successfully dealt with this problem on micro and meso levels.

However, as time went on, several problems arose which had to do with the principle of justice in healthcare. In America, it is the accepted norm that it is unjust to treat one person better or worse than another person, in similar circumstances (Tong, 2007, p.29). In an attempt

This does not imply they are treating negligibly. A patient must be able to confirm that one more reasonably competent doctor under the similar condition would not have overlooked the right analysis. It can be not easy when the defendant is a contributing factor in an active patient work. Wrong or late diagnosis by its own is not a base for any personal injury case. The patient would need to be able to provide evidence that by not perfectly diagnosing a disease, the situation goes on and harmfully impacted the way of treatment. An excellent example of this condition would be a person who sounds off of pain in upper body, is given antiacids and subsequently later gets a heart failure. Had they been determined the nature of disease correctly, protective measures would have been considered. As an alternative, they now may get surgical treatment to heart damage. There are quite a few variables in a health care negligence claim. The most excellent alternative for the patient is to hire a medical negligence lawyer.

This begs the question of: Are physicians being sued unfairly? It may seem like this is the case, but in doing research it seems like it’s really a wash.