Devry HSM320 2019 JULY Week 3 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest

HSM320 Health Rights & Responsibilities

Week 3 Discussion

DQ1 PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

How has the physician-patient relationship changed over the past century? Are the changes good or bad for the delivery of quality healthcare?

DQ2 CASE - FAMILY PRACTICE MEDICAL GROUP

Following Mrs. Cary’s 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?