Critical Thinking: Case Study - Medical Malpractice Report
In this assignment you will examine the legal and ethical implications of medical malpractice. Read the case study here:
https://www.hpso.com/Documents/Risk%20Education/individuals/LegalCaseStudy/RX_SLCSx-10122-0213_February2013.pdf
Write a four- to five-page report to the chief executive officer for the healthcare facility to assist him in gaining a better understanding of what occurred and the legal implications for the organization.
Your report should address the following substantive requirements:
- Describe what occurred, who was affected, and why
- Assess the case from the following perspectives:
- Ethical - identify the ethical principles involved in this situation from the perspective of the patient, pharmacist, and the organization.
- Legal - what are the legal implications and what laws were involved?
- Provide recommendations for how to manage this case from the perspective of the healthcare organization. What could have been done to prevent this situation?
- Recommend implementation of procedures to prevent this from occurring in the future.