Address (Answer) ALL questions in a minimum of 300, maximum 450 words
Review the Iturralde v. Hilo Medical Center: http://caselaw.findlaw.com/hi-intermediate-court-of-appeals/1597588.html.
Evaluate the Iturralde v. Hilo Medical Center case and discuss how the 4 elements of the tort of negligence apply to the doctor and hospital.
Discuss the pros and cons of medical malpractice ADR statutes. Indicate how you would prepare for the ADR process in your state.
When a medical error occurs, there is a tendency to want to cover it up. Explain what you would do as a hospital executive to create a culture of transparency that encourages early reporting of medical errors, near misses, and other problems.
If you were an executive at Hilo Medical Center discuss three risk management strategies you could take to prevent the problem that led to the lawsuit.
If you were an executive at Hilo Medical Center discuss three actions you could take to limit liability after the incidents that led to the lawsuit occurred.
Questions 3. Biomedical and End of Life Law and Ethics