A physician shares with the patient's family that, while a central line was being inserted, the patient's lungs were inadvertently punctured, which required oxygen administration
The physician also explains that a chest x-ray indicated the lung remained intact and no additional treatment was required. The physician's role in this instance is based on the legal principle of:
a. comparative negligence.
b. gross negligence.
c. disclosure.
d. the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA).
ANS: C
Correct: Disclosure is a process in which the patient's primary provider (physician or advanced practice nurse) gives the patient, and when applicable, family members, complete information about unanticipated adverse outcomes of treatment and care.
Incorrect:
a. Comparative negligence is not a relevant issue in this case since two or more defendants are not involved in a malpractice case.
b. Gross negligence is extreme carelessness, in which a provider shows willful or reckless disregard for the well-being of a person (patient), which was not evident in this case.
d. The EMTALA prohibits the refusal of care for indigent and uninsured patients seeking medical assistance in an emergency department and prohibits the transfer of unstable patients.
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