The case you are using is the Robert Courtney case. Here is one link but there are several others you can use: https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-54775380.html#mlt.
The analysis will be divided into three parts, one part for each module.
The framework for the Session Long Project and for generally conducting the case study:
- Module 1 - Criminal Law/Contract Law
- Module 2 - Tort Law
- Module 3 - Vicarious Liability
- Module 4 - Role of Allied Health Professionals
- Module 5 - Patient Consent/Patient Rights and Responsibilities/End of Life
MODULE 4 ASSIGNMENT:
For this Module you will need to complete the following tasks.
1. Identify and discuss the duties and responsibilities of a pharmacist toward a patient.
2. Based upon your research and assessment of the case, did Robert Courtney perform the required duties and uphold patient rights?
3. What is the impact of Robert Courtney's actions on the patient and community?
4. What precautions can be taken to ensure these types of incidents by allied professionals don't happen to others? Should there be more regulations in place?