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Medical Ethics Scenario Discussion Watch the following ethics scenario video. Medical Ethics Scenario c After watching the Ethics Scenario video, answer the following questions. 1. What might constitute grounds for a malpractice suit in this scenario? 2. Would these lawsuits fall under criminal or civil suits? 3. Did the nursing home violate HIPAA by sending the patient's medical record via fax? 4. Could the patient's medical history have been discussed over the phone in this situation?Explanation / Answer
1. ANS: The nurse took action without medical history. As a nurse you don’t have proper authority to diagnose a patient. The nurse took action when it wasn’t her place to do so.
2. ANS: These lawsuits fall under civil suits.
3. ANS: No, the nursing home did not violate HIPAA by sending the patient’s medical record via fax, because it is an emergency room situation
4. ANS: Yes, the patient’s medical history have been discussed over the phone in this situation. since she would be considered an emergency room physician providing emergency room care in this situation.
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