CASE STUDY

Medical Error: Case Study

Medical Error: Case Study

Issues Involved in the Case

Following are some of the issues which are involved in the given case.

Medical Error and Malpractice

Professional negligence means that the professional failed when executing the ordinary skill and care had been used by other professionals in dealing with a similar problem or a case under similar circumstances (Smith, 2007). Medical error and malpractice was committed by the physician. He should have asked for help from another doctor, maybe even on phone or video conference which could have decreased the damages in this case. The hospital authorities are also responsible for ...