Can the patient sue you or file charges


Problem: An Alzheimer's patient strikes you in the face and breaks your nose. You strike back to defend yourself and injure the patient.

1. As a healthcare professional, can the patient sue you or file charges?

Base your answer on the 4 D's of negligence (describe each element and how it applies to the case)

2. What would be the charge?

3. Would this be a civil or criminal case?

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