HSM 320 WEEK 3 Discussions
1 How has the physician-patient relationship changed over the past century? Are the changes good or bad for the delivery of quality healthcare?
Discussion 2
Following Mrs. Cary- admission to the hospital, she has initiated a lawsuit against Family Practice Medical Group (FPMG) and Community Hospital. Her suit claims that Dr. Smith failed to properly supervise his employees and as a result, she received the wrong medication which caused her hospitalization for hypotension (low blood pressure) and delayed treatment for her infection which then became life-threatening.
She is also suing Community Hospital because the office staff members are hospital employees. In the lawsuit, is there likely to be a judgment against the hospital? Or FPMG? Why?