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reviewing an actual case of medical malpractice or negligence. Describe the response to the health care organization involved in the event- did they respond appropriately and implement appropriate changes or were there opportunities to prevent further events from occurring?
A case of medical negligence or malpractice arises when health
professionals provide improper medical care to a diseased or
injured one.
There are some frequently reported errors, they are:-
A case of Medical Negligence
Patient:- a 4-year-old boy
Disease:- Brain tumor
The boy had been given a dosage of 650mg methotrexate. It was
directly applied to the brain. Methotrexate is used to cure cancer
patients. The junior doctor who applied this agent used 20 times
too great than the actual ratio. He wasn't aware that it was only
connected to intravenous drips.
The health care organization suspended the doctor. Also, there was
a trail against the senior medical officer. The entity took strict
measures for not repeating these events. Also, the boy's family was
been provided with monetary help.
The doctor was charged for Manslaughter but was free from the
charges later.