Who is responsible for and if the child has died? Would it be the psychiatrist or the parents? Rebecca Riley’s mother was sentenced to life in prison with possible parole(Carolyn Riley). In this case there was more drugs in Rebecca Riley’s system than what was prescribed drugs from the psychiatrist. But in reality who is responsible? I feel it would be the psychiatrist fault because he/she is the one who prescribed the drugs to the child. If the diagnosis wasn't done correctly then there would be no reason for the drugs.
A former Ohio mayor has admitted to repeatedly raping a child, prosecutors said — but the self-described Christian blames the girl for her own sexual abuse.
A petition attached to the home study request dated May 20, 2015 indicated that the mother, Amanda Chamberlain was originally investigated on February 20, 2015 for neglectful supervision, physical abuse, and physical neglect. The child being placed, Izaiah Chamberlain was found to have four belt marks on his body. Izaiah indicated that one of his mother’s roommates hit him when he could not find a pencil to complete his homework. The mother was later arrested for drug and weapon charges. The mother failed to show up for a court hearing, and is currently on the run from law enforcement. The child was removed from the home and placed in the custody of his grandparents, the Drinkwines. Mrs. Drinkwine was
Recent reports reveal that the people of Salem are convinced that Rebecca Nurse is innocent. There are rumors around town that a rebellion is sparking, something Reverend Parris especially fears. Another rumor is that Andover has thrown out the courts and will no longer hear anything of witchcraft. As a result, Reverend Parris asked Judge Danforth and Hawthorne to postpone the executions of Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor, but Danforth refuses.
In 2009, the Journal of American Medical Association wrote that at least 13,000 infants will be born dependent on some sort of substance, and DrugRehab.org says that eight million children have a parent that is addicted to substances as well. Now, most laws do protect the baby from a drug addicted mother, mainly in the event of a stillborn. While having a baby with brain damages and problems caused by the mother’s substance abuse, the mother will also suffer complications during childbirth (Sarah Blustain). Barry Lester found that 320,000 pregnant women suffer from alcoholism or the use of drugs. He views that their punishment is based on what society deems is criminally wrong and believes it is a disease that should be treated at a mental health facility not prison or jail(Drug-addicted mothers need treatment, not punishment). Drug addicted mothers, pregnant or not, pose a threat to a child’s safety, and therefore, should be punished.
In order for a trial to be brought, the police and prosecutors might be able to prove that the elements of the particular offence are present. In this criminal case both Actus reus, Mens rea as well causation was clearly shown through the behavior of Katherine Knight.
Plaintiffs allege that defendants had prior knowledge that their daughter was a target for murder by a psychiatric patient and failed to warn the victim or anyone capable of stopping act. Defendants had notified campus police of patient’s intent, but after detaining him briefly, chose to release him because he “appeared rational.” Plaintiffs allege liability based on defendants’ failure to warn of impending danger, and failure to confine the patient. The Superior Court of California sustained the defendants’ demurrers to plaintiffs’ complaints. Appeal followed.
a) Pharmacists have ethical and legal obligations to ensure that the prescriptions they fill are valid, both in that the physician must be prescribing the medication for a valid reason and that the person filling the prescription must be doing so for valid therapeutic reasons (ASHP, 2008; Brushwood, n.d.). The court needs to take these obligations into account, and then must determine whether the frequency with which the prescription was refilled would have required a pharmacist to check with the patient's physician or at least another pharmacist in order to determine if the pattern represented abuse (Brushwood, n.d.). The basic considerations before the court, then, are the pattern of behavior (i.e. prescription refilling) represented in the facts and the relationship of this pattern to the legal and ethical standards of pharmacists. The addition was certainly a foreseeable consequence, and this means that standard applications of negligence torts might also be applicable.
A 22-year-old Michigan mom committed suicide by climbing over a backyard fence and getting mauled by two dogs, police said Wednesday.
Josie King death could had easily been avoided, by simply treating the patient and not the vital signs. Josie’s mother voiced her concern about the deterioration of her daughter health. The nurse neglect to listen to the mother or advocate for the patient. Once Josie arrested due to dehydration and methadone, the nurse should not have given her another dose. Communication between patient to nurse and doctors was not taking seriously by staff. Nurses are often in a rush to complete assignments often overlooking the small thing. In a case, when a nurse ran versed 100mg in one hour, just so she wouldn’t have to talk to the patient family.
It is essential to have knowledge of the previous case which was Rogers v. Okin, 738 F.2d 1. Rogers became distressed with the forced consumption of Haldol, an antipsychotic medication, causing to set herself on fire in order to be transferred to a medical hospital. On April 27, 1975, Rogers, along with six other patients who were also medicated against their will, initiated lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed against officials and staff of the May and Austin Units of the BSH. Plaintiffs were all present or were previous mental patients and were all administered with drugs forcefully. In this case, the Plaintiff prevailed.
Forcible medication is conflicting to a forensic mental health professionals ethical standards. Public perception of a medical professional who provides care as a healer can shift to a person causing harm, then undermining the integrity of the profession. However, we as forensic mental health professionals do not work in a therapeutic capacity and I still believe in certain situations on a case by case basis
On Monday, February 6, 2017 at 5:26 pm, Angeline Reynolds came to the Gautier police station and reported she had just been robbed. Reynolds was traveling south on Martin Bluff Rd, when she pulled off the road near the water tower by Interstate 10 to check and see if she had a flat tire. While doing so, a black male driving a red Chevrolet Colbalt (2004 or 2005 model), pulled over and asked if her brother-in-law, Bryce Reynolds was in the vehicle. Reynolds told the male that he wasn't and he walked over to her vehicle. The male had a handgun in his waist band and had a hand on it while he took $204 from her driver door pocket that was open. The male told Reynolds, "It's best you not come after me" and he left the area in his vehicle. Reynolds then called 911 while driving to the police station to report this incident.
When someone buys drugs then dies from said drugs it would seem obvious that the person who gave them those drugs should be held responsible for their death. However, it is not that black and white legally. While there is a clear and specific punishment if found guilty. The real issue is what it takes for a person to be found guilty of such a crime.
When treating someone, one should believe that there should be authorities involved, but Robert did the right thing in mentioning it to the psychiatric doctor which was Dr. Douglas. Although Dr. Douglas is completely competent, he is also required to maintain standard care for his clients. Tara’s Family can bring claims against Dr. Douglas for being involved in a tort of negligence. The tort of has three key points, which Tara’s family must prove action against the Defendant that can consider an act Negligence. They must establish negligence from they must prove; the defendant owed a duty of care, breached the duty, suffered injury, and the defendant negligent act caused the plaintiffs injury which there is two types known as : causation in
Victoria Cunningham feared every other human being on Earth. She’d been abused by a series of foster parents and came to look on any attention from anyone as a threat. She especially feared big, gruff men with deep voices.