Discussion Post: Malpractice Suits & Medication Administration
Part I: Malpractice Suits
In 250 to 300 words, discuss how physician malpractice suits can be decreased. How can a doctor be sued for malpractice? What current practices do doctors perform in order to avoid lawsuits? What are the impacts of these practices? How can one check for any malpractice suit against a doctor? Use at least one scholarly and/or peer-reviewed source that was published within the last five years.
Part II: Legal Concerns for Medical Administration
In 250 to 300 words, evaluate why prescribing, control, and administration of medications is a major area of legal concern for health care providers. What is the impact of medication errors on the patient and the health care provider? Discuss ways doctors make mistakes in prescribing medication. What kinds of errors do nurses make regarding the administration of medications?
Review the documentary YouTube Video "Chasing Zero: Winning the War on Healthcare Harm".
What methods or practices do you feel would be most effective in reducing medication/prescribing errors? Use the documentary as a source and at least one additional scholarly and/or peer-reviewed source that was published within the last five years.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.