Assignment #2: “Catherine Hemming Case”

This is the case at the end of chapter 4, pgs. 97-98. As you read this case, think out about the topics covered in this week’s reading especially pgs. 82-83.

from the text:

Questions

1. The state’s Supreme Court did not rule uniformly on the four allegations contained in the lawsuit. One of them did not constitute either malpractice or negligence. Provide explanations and identify which allegation(s) constituted ordinary negligence, which ones constituted medical malpractice, and which one was neither.

2. Can any of these be held personally liable? (a) the two nursing assistants, (b) the nurse supervisor, (c) the administrator. Provide explanations.

Due Saturday, February 9, 2019 11:59pm.

This is a written assignment to be submitted using the options below.

Length: 2-3 pages, double spaced