NUR 714 Legal Case Study Analysis Paper Dorrough v. Wilkes (2002) No 2001-CA-00117-SCT Jonathan R. Heshler California University of Pennsylvania NUR 714 Legal Case Study Analysis The purpose of this paper is to analyze and review the case of Dorrough v. Wilkes (2002). This civil case involved a female patient (Gwendolyn Wilkes) presenting to the emergency room at Boliver County Hospital, being misdiagnosed and discharged by Dr. Dorrough, dying the next day at another hospital after emergency surgery and the patients husband and son bringing a wrongful death medical malpractice action suit forth.…
She is aware of what signs and symptoms to be monitoring for. She will call me she has not heard the results of her testing within a couple of days. She does voice understanding of these recommendations. All questions were answered in the office…
The patient has seasonal allergies and she reports that she smoked in her 20’s. She had a change in her job and now works as an assistant at an Artisan Bread Bakery. She had to take this job to help with finances. She could be behind on bills. She possibly took a pay cut.…
Reporter stated the following: Staci has temporary custody. The mom is on drugs. She (mom) has trac marks. The mom has trac marks from shooting the needles in her legs and arms.…
We have investigated your concerns regarding this issue. Our office contacted the office of physician Steven Bowley and spoke with Lucas the Office Manager. Lucas pulled your file and advised Steven Bowley did a new patient evaluation and submitted an order for order for lab at Sonora Quest. Lucas advised us there are no notes regarding any verbal issues between you and the provider. Office Manager sincerely apologizes for the provider’s misconduct.…
Define the Problem New patient has no records/radiographs and is refusing radiographs. The hygienist continued with the appointment without obtaining the necessary radiographs. The patient denies using any tobacco products or recreational drugs when asked during the medical history but admits to it at the end of the appointment.…
I went to go visit Judge Lippitt, she was in her chambers. I went to go ask her some questions, also about a few verdicts. The verdict for the bunion case of the doctor who was being sued for malpractice because the plaintiff claimed he took out too much bone was given to the plaintiff. The plaintiff did get less than they asked for, they wanted 250,000 ended up getting 150,000 plus 15,000 for future surgeries. I think the jury may have given her less because of the lack of demonstration of the impact the surgery results on her life.…
If the test isn’t accessible, because the patient is pregnant or has an uncommon form of hemoglobin, the doctor will order several other blood…
In April the patient set up a preoperative examination with Dr. Becton. She claims that there was a nurse in the room for the pat smear. The nurse and Dr. Becton left the room as the woman was getting undressed. Dr. Becton returned but without the nurse (which it isn't against the law to have a nurse in there but according to Linda Hutchison that pretty much every doctor had a nurse present during the exams.). Then he told her to lie down on the table.…
Moodey saw John last week for his annual physical. Dr. Moodey sent John for some lab work as he was concerned that John may have developed diabetes mellitus. John asked the Medical Assistant, Sally, to contact him on his cell phone to discuss the results of the lab tests. When the results came in, Sally called John’s home phone and left a message for him to contact the office. Which of the Patients’ Bill of Rights afforded under Title II of HIPAA did Sally violate?…
D/A: On 01/16/17, Mr. Brown was supported to his appointment with Dr. Ramani and on 01/18/17, went for CAT Scan at 9: 00 a.m. Mr. Brown continues to attend dialysis three times per week. On 01/21/17, Mr. Brown was on his way for dialysis treatment, when he suddenly started complaining of severe chest pain. The bus driver had to divert and took him immediately to the Kent General Hospital, where he received his dialysis treatment and treated for chest pain. On 01/19/17, Mr. Brown went for dialysis at 6 a.m., because Fresenius Medical Center called to change the time and asked for consumer to take his morning meds before going for his treatment and also to bring sandwich, yogurt and small water bottle of water for lunch.…
Per Reporter: Last night the paternal grandmother brought the child to hospital, the child told the paternal grandmother on 10/8/17 that “JJ put 2 fingers right here”. The child pointed to her vaginal area. JJ is the boyfriend of the maternal grandmother Sue.…
The Case of Jeanette M. and the Phone Call The Case of Jeanette M. and the phone call describes a situation as follow. Jeanette, an 80-year-old widow, early in a morning called her physician because she had shortness of breath. The physician was busy and Jeanette explained her condition to the receptionist. At the time of the call, the elderly woman did not have any other health problems so the receptionist said she will pass the message to the physician.…
Introduction to the Dental Hygiene profession has been a complete and enjoyable class that set the core all the clinical documentation and protocol to follow here at Fortis college. As part of this class the instructor had create a variety of interactive assignments where students get to experience what it feels when having a real patient in front of them. Such was the clinic observation activity where we, the lower clinic class, had the opportunity to observe how students of a higher class were handling a full clinic section with the help of their high qualified instructors. One of the expectations I had for this activity was that I would be able to see the process of care in action, since the clinician brings the patient to the operatory…
Medical Malpractice Why it went to court. Mary Carnahan HA 210 Medical Law and Ethics October 31, 2014 Introduction We are going to take a medical malpractice case that went to court. Research the case to see why it went to court. I chose a medical malpractice case from Phoenixville, PA.…