Elements Of Negligence
Think about a time when someone made you a promise that they did not keep. They neglected to do something. When this occurs in healthcare, the outcomes can be devasting, even deadly. In this weeks discussion, you are going to explore the elements of a negligence case of your choice. Locate a medical malpractice case from a scholarly source. Your initial posting must cite the case. Be sure to include the corresponding reference list. In the discussion, address the following: In your own words, briefly summarize the case. Who is the plaintiff and defendant? Why is the plaintiff seeking litigation? Assess the strength of the case by discussing the four essential elements that must be present in a negligence case (the 4 Ds) Summarize what you learned from these findings. How can you take this weeks discussion topic and apply it in the real world?
