Identify the four elements of malpractice

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The topic for this week's discussion is moral courage and the concept of malpractice.

"In one case, following a physician's order to discharge a patient did not shield a nurse from partial liability for the patient's death. A patient who complained of severe abdominal pain was diagnosed as having a urinary tract infection, and a discharge order was given by the physician without a physical examination. The nurse was concerned about the discharge order enough to consult with the nursing supervisor but took no further action. A few hours after discharge, the patient was readmitted with a ruptured appendix, developed adult respiratory distress syndrome, and eventually expired" (Westrick, 2014, p. 31). Was this an issue of staffing, lack of moral courage, or organizational structure?

1. Analyze the moral courage required in the above case.

2. Identify the four elements of malpractice and negligence in this scenario. Would a claim of malpractice be supported in this case against the nurse; why or why not?

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