Chapter 2.1, Problem 1E

Please determine which, if any, elements of neglect: Duty to care, Breach of duty, injury, or Causation are evident in the following case.  Six years and one day after filing her initial claim in the Court of Claims of Ohio, a paralyzed Clinton County woman settled a medical negligence case with the University of Cincinnati for $2.3 million. The Court of Claims approved the settlement on October 24. On June 28, 2006, Cynthia Adae was taken to Clinton Memorial Hospital with symptoms of right shoulder pain, limited range of motion of her right upper extremity, a cough, and a fever. The attending doctors theorized that Adae could have an infection or thyroid abnormality. They considered performing a spinal tap, but didn’t. After ordering a series of blood tests, the doctors discharged Adae the next day without knowing the results. Adae’s complaint noted that the blood tests showed she was suffering from an infection. One of the doctors “was made aware of the blood culture tests during the…

Carmen worked as an education coordinator for a nation-wide health care consulting organization. She had a horribly busy schedule, started work before 8:00 a.m. every day, and rarely finished working until at least 7:00 p.m. every evening. Her husband, Alan, worked at a local factory, and it was difficult for him to get time away as well. Their son was five years old and starting kindergarten the next month. One of the requirements for kindergarten was documentation of immunization records. Carmen, who provided education on PHIPA-related issues and assisted facilities with form design as part of her job, called Dr. Stallone, her son’s paediatrician’s office. Carmen asked Jessica, who answered the phone at Dr. Stallone’s office, if she would be able to fax a release of information form to the paediatrician’s office and have the office fax the information to her because she was unable to get there during office hours. Jessica responded by saying, “I’m sorry, honey, but medical records…

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