Discussion questions - week 4 Health Care Law and Legislation

Dear Students, Wrong Record: Fatal Mistake

Terry was taken to the hospital after automobile accident. Upon ordering discharge, the ED physician had not realized that he had made a fatal mistake. The physician looked at the wrong chart in determining Terry's status, thus discharging Terry. Terry died at home in his father's arms.§Wrong Record: Fatal Mistake

Terry was taken to the hospital after automobile accident. Upon ordering discharge, the ED physician had not realized that he had made a fatal mistake. The physician looked at the wrong chart in determining Terry's status, thus discharging Terry. Terry died at home in his father's arms.

Questions:

1. Describe the wide variety of negligent errors by various health care professionals.
2. Discuss the purpose of certification, licensure, & reasons for revocation of licenses.
3. Explain the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.