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Nursing Negligence, 2005.
This paper discusses a case study of a situation in which a nurse decides on her own to continue treating a patient, contradicting orders.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 9 sources, $ 80.95
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The paper reports a case study of a real situation in which a nurse decides on her own to continue treating a patient and not to call the doctor as instructed. The paper explains that this could create a difficult situation and also shows a problem with communication in this particular institution. This raises questions about the preceptor program and the lesson to students.
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"Procedures for medical treatment are set by the doctor and the instructions are meant to be followed. Only extraordinary circumstances should intervene to cause the nurse practitioner to stray from the course set by the doctor. Short of such extraordinary circumstances, the nurse should adhere to the orders of the doctor and should consult with the doctor if a change is to be suggested. In a case such as the one under discussion, though, the nurse has decided on her own not to involve the doctor and to continue the procedure even when that situation reaches a point beyond which she was told specifically what to do,and that was to call the doctor. She is substituting her own view of the needs of the patient for those of the doctor and assuming that his admonition regarding the temperature can safely be ignored."
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Nursing Malpractice, 2004.
Case study of a fatal mistake made by a nurse in the care of an infant.
2,156 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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This paper presents a case study of a fatal error made by a nurse in the care of an infant and raises the question of whether the error was a simple mistake or negligence on the part of the nurse. The paper details what went wrong with the infant's care and attempts to find the answer to several questions that would help determine if the nurse was acting negligently. Furthermore, the paper outlines the criteria for negligence and discusses the appropriate actions, if any, that should have been taken.
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Introduction
Description and Analysis
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"This case study raises the question of simple mistake or negligence on behalf of the nurse. At midnight, Baby G, a full term, normal delivery 14-day-old infant, is admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with an admitting diagnosis of RSV bronchiolitis. The child is intubated, ventilated, and supportive therapy is initiated. Routine blood work revels the infant to be mildly hypophosphatemic. The physician orders potassium phosphate 1mnol/kg intravenously, times two doses, every six hours. The Registered Nurse caring for the patient is unsure of the dose, and checks with the ordering physician. The physician assures her the dose is appropriate. Subsequently, the nurse administers the medication as ordered. Over the next five hours the baby becomes increasingly lethargic and displays an abnormal electrocardiogram. Following the second dose, the baby deteriorates into sudden cardiac arrest. Urgent blood work reveals a critically high potassium level. Despite all resuscitative efforts, the infant dies."
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Comparative Negligence, 2006.
This paper discusses the topics of negligence vs. comparative negligence concerning helmet liability.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper describes issues of legal negligence ascribed to a coach based on a football player's failure to buckle his football helmet during play which resulted in an injury to the student's neck. Immunity, negligence and comparative negligence are examined in the paper. The paper finally makes a determination, along with assumptions in making the determination, that the proper defense was comparative negligence.
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"We live in a litigious society. People who feel they have been wronged will file lawsuits against whom ever they can ascribe blame to; school coaches are no exception. While the laws governing tort liability vary per state, this paper will describe a generic football based neck injury for failure to buckle a football helmet during play and discuss the legal categories of negligence and comparative negligence as applicable to this case. The paper will conclude with a discussion on which of the two categories is more appropriate as a defense. The injury: Bobby Jones, a high school senior on the varsity football team had been playing junior high and high school football for the last 6 years. During one of the final games of the season, despite the coach's explicit directions to buckle his football helmet, Bobby failed to do so."
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Nursing Home Abuse, 2004.
This paper discusses elder abuse in nursing homes. Elderly abuse refers to any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult.
1,485 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper reports that 30 percent of nursing home facilities are cited for instances of abuse, and the majority of all instances are never even reported. The author points out that, to prevent this abuse in nursing homes, communities must enhance facility security, improve background checks of staff, establish systems to monitor rates, places, and times of death, and expand death investigations and autopsies. The paper states that many states have long-term care ombudsmen, who have the primary responsibility of advocating for residents' rights and quality care, educating consumers and providers, resolving residents' complaints, and providing information to the public about abuse, but much more must be done.
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"Laws are also changing to support the patients and their families. In Florida, for example, the Supreme Court drew a clear distinction between medical and nursing home care by ruling that plaintiffs in cases alleging nursing home abuse and neglect can sue for wrongful death and negligence without meeting the state's requirements for filing a medical malpractice claim. The court noted that nursing homes employ a variety of workers and that the failures the plaintiff alleged "may have been caused by the nursing staff, by the nursing home in not having adequate staff, by the negligence of aides or other workers, or by a combination of the above.""
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Product Liability and the Law of Negligence, 2006.
A look at product liability in terms of the law of negligence and its development as a part of tort law over the past two centuries.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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The evolution of product liability in terms of the law of negligence represents one of the more fascinating developments in tort law over the past two centuries. In the 21st century the issue of product liability is particularly prominent in the public consciousness with the increasing size and economic importance of the industrialized consumer economy. This essay focuses on the law of negligence with particular reference to the issue of product liability.
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Negligence Law, 2007.
A case study analysis discussing the particulars of negligence law.
1,732 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper presents a case study discussing negligence law. It describes the particulars of the case and then lists the points that are necessary in order for someone to be found negligent. The paper describes the courses of action that can be taken by both parties and what their defenses would be. It then describes the likely outcome in this particular case.
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"As said before, because there is a legitimate question as to Giselle's employer's fault, the liability insurance company will most likely decide that it is in their best interest to continue to defend the case. Their next move will be to file a Motion for Summary Judgment, which as the court to dismiss Monty's action do to it lacking any debatable issue of fact. Monty will have a time to respond to the Motion. After the judge receives all the moving papers, he or she will issue an opinion."
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English Law: Tort Negligence, 2005.
Examines the tort negligence case of Malcolm within the framework of English law.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper is a brief review of a tort case in which a young child was injured as the result of an improperly fastened load. The paper suggests that the individual who advised the proprietor on the matter was more culpable than the actual owner of the rig - and that driver, by virtue of his actions, was also culpable for the child's injuries. The paper suggests, ultimately, that restitution for the emotional duress of some of the witnesses will be inevitable.
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"There can be little doubt that tort negligence is a significant and complex part of the legal canon. This paper will examine tort law as it relates to the particular case of Malcolm v. Neil. More specifically, this paper will examine the culpability of Malcolm (and of Neil) and attempt to determine the extent to which both parties are responsible to Peter and to Oliver and Rachel - and the extent to which Neil is responsible to Malcolm. In the final analysis, it appears that the laws governing tort negligence allow Neil very little defense for his actions. To begin with, there is t he matter of "fore-seeability". The modern conception of foreseeability dates back to 1932 when Lord Atkin, offering his opinion in the case of Donoghue v. Stevenson held that individuals "must take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions.""
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Tort of Negligence and Patient Information, 2007.
A case study presentation discussing the issues of consent and liability in the Australian medical field.
4,357 words (approx. 17.4 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 114.95
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This paper discusses a shift in Australian law towards the rights of the patient as compared to medical standards or the expertise and discretion of the doctor. It focuses on how this shift has created a crisis of insurance and malpractice claims in Australia. The paper presents a hypothetical case study centered on a patient, Rhonda, advised to undergo surgery in order to investigate a possible malignancy situated near the spinal column. The paper then discusses the consent and liability issues that are associated with the case.
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Introduction
Refusal versus Consent
If Consent was Given
The Hospital's Possible Liability
Defences against Rhonda's Possible Claims
Concluding Remarks
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"An obvious weakness in the Patient's Rights approach which demands that physicians produce all possible information regarding proposed procedures or treatments towards informed patient consent rests in matters of sheer information, the ability of the patient to interpret it, and with doctors relying on the research community as a kind of de facto alibi it is not meant to be in order to reduce their personal liability. One does see the room for sometimes ludicrous results in cases of routine procedures, not to mention in dealings with patients or their guardians of kinds apt to sue opportunistically. Despite altered tort law hoped to remove the worst effects of the medical indemnity and insurance crises it seems likely that conservatism may prevail, for some years, in Australian medicine. As in the U.S. and elsewhere affected by much litigation, a typical response on the part of doctors is to recommend treatments including surgery sparingly."
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Negligence of International Treaties and Amnesty Rulings, 2002.
Addresses the issue of human rights in relation to South American revolutions.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 142.95
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Several countries will be selected in this paper in order to present a coherent view of how South American revolutions came about, as well as how the rights of those who live within these countries are abandoned in pursuit of comparative freedom. This paper shall focus primarily on the country of Brazil, as Brazil has settled the majority of its internal conflicts. As this is the case, there is a great deal of documentation of Brazil and on the violation of human rights that occurred during the half-century of its civil war.
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UK Courts Right, 2001.
This paper looks at the issue that UK courts reserve the right to decide that even accepted medical practice may be negligent, yet seldom seem to use it.
4,000 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 6 sources, $ 108.95
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This paper looks at the topic of court cases which dealt with negligence by medical institutions or persons. It explains the definition of the law that medical services have the duty to provide as best care as possible. The paper brings down numerous cases as examples.
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"Medical litigation cases have been rising rapidly with patients? awareness of the laws designed to protect them against harm from those who they should be able to trust the most, their doctors and dentists. The most widely litigated issue us that of medical negligence. The term negligence refers to a various failures including the failure to guard against the risks of harm to others. An example of negligence is professional malpractice where professional standards of practice are not met. Negligence can be filed in two ways criminal and civil. The standard of guilt is the same for both of them, however the burden of proof is different. In a civil case, the plaintiff must prove the balance of probabilities, where in a criminal negligence the burden of proof is beyond reasonable doubt [Kian, 2001]."
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Strict Liability, 2008.
An analysis of how legal costs and social costs are affected within a society by the strict liability rule via a comparison with negligence.
1,365 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 0 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper presents a general framework that explores aspects of the law and then presents a comprehensive analysis to highlight how aspects of strict liability affect activities related to optimal care levels and most importantly how strict liability relates to negligence.
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Introduction
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
The Efficiency of Strict Liability: Negligence versus Strict Liability
Negligence versus Strict Liability: Legal, Economic, and Social Perspectives
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"There is however, arguments that strict liability as a criminal process can lead to an unbalanced and unfair legal system, since it imposes guilt without due process. Is this a violation of individuals Constitutional Right and is imposing some social value or process on their activities or behavior? A typical example in many US is related to statutory rape - that is, this is considered a strict liability offence in many states. That is, not knowing the actual age of a minor is irrelevant in many states and the accused can be prosecuted and convicted irrespective of the details behind the case."
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Proximity and Reasonableness in Law, 2005.
An analysis of use proximity and reasonableness in negligence cases in English law.
1,948 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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The paper discusses the concepts of proximity and reasonableness in relation to the law surrounding negligence. The paper also raises the question as to whether the judiciary's reliance on such tests is in fact a way of disguising judgements that have their foundations in policy rather than law.
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"It is possible to argue that the terms "proximity" and "fair, just and reasonable" are covert devices for the courts to decide cases on policy. In the case of Hill v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire the mother of the last rape victim that was killed by Peter Sutcliffe (The Yorkshire Ripper) sued West Yorkshire Police for negligence. She alleged they had not used reasonable care in apprehending him. Her lawyers argued that the police had been careless because they had failed to apprehend Sutcliffe earlier even though he had been brought in earlier than his eventual arrest. They argued that had Sutcliffe been apprehended earlier his final victim, Jacqueline Hill, would not have died. The House of Lords rejected this on the basis that there was insufficient proximity between the victim and the police. Lord Keith also refused to impose liability on policy grounds. His Lordship held that to impose liability in such circumstances would be counter productive."
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Issues of Causation and Remoteness, 2008.
A case study analysis of the tort of negligence with regards to causation and remoteness.
3,116 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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This paper examines the issues of causation and remoteness in a tort of negligence claim. It provides a case study of a man who offers to fly a group to Disneyland in a private jet and breaches his duty of care when he drinks some alcohol in an effort to calm his nerves. The paper discusses the details of the case from a legal perspective and discusses the issues that arise.
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"As it is unclear whether her arm could have been saved had Rachel been sent to see the consultant earlier we cannot apply the "but for" test. The delay in treatment may have reduced Rachel's chance of a full recovery; however, for such an argument to succeed it needs to be proved on the balance of probabilities to at least 51%. If a loss chance was recognised by Abby's failure to recognise the injury in time to treat it, then Abby would be liable. In the case of Hotson v East Berkshire Area Health Authority it was discovered that if the 13 year old boy who fell from a tree, was correctly diagnosed sooner he would have had a 25% of making a full recovery, but the delay in treatment meant that he lost this 25% chance and suffered avascular necrosis. However, it was held in the House of Lords that this 25% loss of chance does not prove the case to the necessary balance of probabilities that a civil action must be found. The Court of Appeal's 'quantification' of damages was wrong, as the obstacle of causation had not been overcome. In this scenario therefore, for Abby to be considered liable, it would need to be proved that had Rachel's injury been discovered sooner she would have had a 51% chance or more of making a full recovery."
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Health Care System and Lawyers, 2006.
A discussion regarding the role of the lawyer in incidents of medical negligence.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper considers the idea in the question "To what extent has the lawyer's role in bringing justice to patients injured by medical negligence actually been a cause of the crisis in our health care delivery system?". The paper finds that the problem with health care is not litigation but aspects of the system itself, as reflected in an article by Gibbs and Bower.
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"America is facing a health care crisis on several levels, with one aspect being rising costs as well as a climate of fear that prevents medical personnel from doing all that they can to make the system more responsive. One aspect of this is the system of litigation doctors often face when they make a mistake, raising the following question: "To what extent has the lawyer's role in bringing justice to patients injured by medical negligence actually been a cause of the crisis in our health care delivery system?" The issue is raised by those who see high insurance costs for malpractice insurance and who cite large jury awards to plaintiffs who sue doctors or hospitals when a treatment fails."
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Domestic Violence, 2002.
This paper creates and administers a survey (fictitious) that is designed to assess the awareness that the general public has concerning physical abuse and negligence as factors in domestic violence.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper first provides the form that shall be used in the survey, followed by the results of this survey. A conclusion presents the key points made within this paper,and will summarizes the author's perceptions concerning these findings. A literature review is used in all sections to clarify the findings of the survey and address the implications therein.
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