health care

Module 1 - SLP

Criminal Law/Civil Law

Session Long Project

For your Session Long Project, you will be performing a case study analysis. The case for this SLP is the Robert Courtney case. You will use this case for all of SLP assignments. For example, the SLP paper for module one, you will use the information pertaining to the Robert Courtney case. When you do the paper for module 2 SLP, you will again refer to the Robert Courtney case.

The analysis will be divided into five parts, one part for each module.

The framework for the Session Long Project and for generally conducting the case study:

· Module 1 – Criminal Law/Civil Law

· Module 2 – Tort Law

· Module 3 – Vicarious Liability

· Module 4 – Role of Allied Healthcare Professionals

· Module 5 – Patient Consent/Patient Rights and Responsibilities/End of Life

MODULE 1 ASSIGNMENT:

For this Module you are required to complete the following tasks:

1. Using the Internet and other sources research the following case:

· Robert Ray Courtney, a former pharmacist, who owned and operated the Research Medical Tower Pharmacy in Kansas City, Missouri.

2. Provide a detailed account of the key facts surrounding the case. Make sure to include the following:

b. What was he accused of doing?

b. How long did it go on?

b. How was he exposed?

b. What were the charges ultimately filed against him?

b. Discuss the aspects of contract law that apply to this case.

SLP Assignment Expectations

Length: SLP assignments should be at least 2 to 3 pages in length, double-spaced.

References: At least two references should be included from academic sources (e.g. peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are included. As much as possible use your own words and build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section (preferably in APA format).

Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to question

Format: APA format is recommended (but not required) for this assignment. See Syllabus page for more information on APA format.

Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted, assignments are expected to adhere to standards guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity.

Your paper will be evaluated based on the rubric criteria.