Most of the medical malpractice lawsuits are due to either delay in diagnosis or misdiagnosis of the medical illness‚ condition or the non visible injuries. When the error in the diagnosis of the medical condition by the doctor leads to the delay in treatment‚ incorrect treatment or in a worst scenario‚ no treatment at all‚ it becomes the cause of concern. The patient’s medical condition may deteriorate or the patient may even die. But at the same time‚ error in diagnosis in itself cannot form the
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The Gross Clinic‚ by Thomas Eakins HA-314-801 The History of American Art “I never knew of but one artist‚ and this is Tom Eakins‚ who could resist the temptation to see what they think ought to be rather than what is.” – Walt Whitman Thomas Eakins‚ was one the most important painters of American Art History. He also was an photographer‚ sculptor‚ and fine arts educator. In this essay‚ you will explore his life‚ his works and one of his most famous paintings’ which considered shocking by
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Medical malpractice refers to professional negligence by a health care professional or provider in which treatment provided was substandard‚ and caused harm‚ injury or death to a patient. This can be from a doctor‚ nurse or other professional. In the majority of cases‚ the medical malpractice or negligence involved a medical error‚ possibly in diagnosis‚ medication dosage‚ health management‚ treatment or aftercare. The error may have been because nothing was done or a negligent act. Compensation
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Negligence is the breech of an obligation or duty to act with care‚ or failure to act as a reasonable or prudent person under certain circumstances. Actual loss or harm must occur in order for negligence to be considered. If loss or harm has occurred as a result of negligence‚ the act is considered a tort‚ and damages may be recovered ( money or form of compensation awarded by law as the result of the negligent action). Torts are willful or unintentional wrong doings committed by one individual
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Definition of Gross Income‚ Taxable Income‚ and Net Income Gross income refers to all income but not excluding exempt income and subject to final income tax. Example of gross income include: salaries and wages‚ commission‚ sale of and other dealings in property‚ rents‚ dividends‚ and securities. Exclusion from gross income or those incomes that are exempted from tax include: life insurance proceeds paid to beneficiaries upon the death of the insured; compensation for injuries or sickness‚ retirement
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personal property. 6. If a person breaches a duty of care and another person suffers an injury‚ the breach must have caused the harm for liability to result. 7. In many states‚ the plaintiff’s negligence is a defense that may be raised in a negligence suit. 8. Negligence per se may occur on the violation of a statute. 9. Kelly is injured when she slips and falls on Lee’s sidewalk. To determine whether Lee owed a duty of care to Kelly‚ Lee is subject to the standard of
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insurance companies in the U.S. apply to maximize their profit is by increasing cost and decreasing coverage. The U.S. maximizes cost by increasing cost of prescription pill and charging for malpractice insurance. U.S. charges ten times more for prescription medication and One-hundred time more for malpractice insurance than other developed countries. (Reid 2010). The U.S is also maximizing profit by decreasing the number of people eligible for coverage through a “patchwork” system. For instance‚
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Reference: http://www.nursefriendly.com/nursing/clinical.cases/040130.htm Extravasation Follows Chemotherapy Administration. Potential Complication or Nursing Negligence Iacano v. St. Peter’s Medical Center‚ 334 N. j. Super. 547 – NJ (2000) Summary: Intravenous therapy has inherent risks and potential complications. When you introduce chemotherapeutic drugs and known vesicants‚ those risks increase dramatically. In this case‚ a known risk‚ extravasation‚ occurred following administration
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Malpractice or Poor Judgement? The practice of medicine has never claimed to be an exact science. In fact‚ it is very much a hit-and-miss situation. Taking into account these above factors‚ India seems to be on a destructive trend regarding their level of health care. Ever since private medical services fell under the Consumer Protection Act (COPRA) in April 1993‚ the number of malpractice suits filed against doctors has begun to soar. For example‚ in Kerala‚ approximately 1800 cases (15%
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Concept Analysis of Medical Malpractice Concept Analysis of Medical Malpractice The phrase medical malpractice is everywhere; we see it make front page news and top stories; we hear about it on the radio and at social gatherings; we read books on it in school and are warned about it at work. Medical malpractice is important to nursing because it affects patient outcomes; liability insurance and medical insurance reimbursement; nurses’ and hospital reputations and ratings. A closer examination
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