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Case Study

On a winter morning in Oklahoma, Lisa Boudreau, a 40-year-old mother of two, started to sweat profusely even though she was outdoors building snowmen with her children. She also was dizzy. Lisa was frightened and extremely concerned because her mother had suffered from the same symptoms 4 years earlier and died from unknown causes. Lisa called her neighbor, Barb, who rushed over. Barb called 911. By the time Lisa reached the hospital, she was in a coma. Tests determined that Lisa was diabetic. With aggressive treatment, Lisa recovered and was released from the hospital. In discussing the situation with her neighbor, Lisa realized that her mother probably had diabetes also and just was not diagnosed. Lisa ponders on whether to sue the doctor and the hospital where her mother died for not diagnosing her condition properly.

1. Describe what additional information Lisa would need before approaching an attorney.

2. What is the statute of limitations in Oklahoma? What about your state?

3. Explain whether you think Lisa's case went to court. Justify your response.

Activity Outcomes

1. Evaluate the legal responsibilities of nurses regarding public duty, consent, privacy, and medical records.

2. Analyze and evaluate information critically and competently.