Step 1: Read the following case study:
Following her return home from the hospital, the patient became aware that the respiratory therapy technician on the day she checked out had given her a treatment that was meant for the patient in the next bed. The technician had not checked the wristband on the patient before giving the treatment. This was a deep-breathing treatment designed to make her cough and clear her lungs.
Step 2: Answer the following questions by creating a coherent and professional essay. You should provide outside research to support your answers.
Would the scenario produce a viable negligence action? If so, which type is the best fit? If not, what element is missing? Are healthcare professionals allowed to make honest mistakes without the fear of retribution by the patient, patients family, and their employer? Why/why not? Defend your answers.
Step 3: Write a 1 page paper, Once complete, save your file and submit.
