Health Care Policy Laws & Ethics

In the discussion preparation, you were asked to summarize the crucial steps involved in conducting a trial based on the pleadings of the defendants, leading up to the execution of judgments and including the awarding of damages. You were also asked to analyze the concept of respondeat superior and the concept of corporate negligence as they apply to responsibilities of the hospital’s governing body and corporate structure. In this discussion, provide examples of the application of these concepts in a health care setting.

 

• Hospital Corporate Responsibilities in Medical Malpractice Cases.