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1.Give a description of your case:

All parties involved
Negligence that occurred and the patient’s outcome
Amount paid out to the victim or victims’ family
2.How would you feel if this was you or your family member, and what actions would you want performed? Would the payout be enough?
3.What can you do once you start working in the field that will ensure that you do not cause harm to your patients?

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Sure, here is a description of the medical negligence case I will be discussing:

**Parties involved:**

* The patient: A 55-year-old woman named Mrs. Smith.

* The doctor: Dr. Jones, a general practitioner.

* The hospital: The ABC Hospital.

**Negligence that occurred:**

Mrs. Smith went to see Dr. Jones for a routine check-up. During the appointment, Dr. Jones failed to properly diagnose Mrs. Smith's symptoms. As a result, Mrs. Smith was not given the correct treatment and her condition worsened.

**Patient's outcome:**

Mrs. Smith was eventually diagnosed with cancer, but by that time the cancer had spread and she was unable to be cured. She died a few months later.

**Amount paid out to the victim or victims' family:**

The Smith family was awarded \$1 million in compensation from the ABC Hospital.

**How would I feel if this was me or my family member?**

If this was me or my family member, I would be devastated. I would feel angry, betrayed, and scared. I would want to know why the doctor had not properly diagnosed my condition and why I had not been given the correct treatment. I would also want to know how this could have been prevented.

**What actions would I want performed?**

I would want the doctor to be held accountable for their negligence. I would also want to make sure that this did not happen to anyone else. I would want to work with the hospital to improve their procedures so that other patients would not be harmed.

**Would the payout be enough?**

No, the payout would not be enough. No amount of money could ever compensate for the loss of a loved one. However, the payout would help to ease the financial burden of the family and allow them to focus on healing.

**What can I do once I start working in the field that will ensure that I do not cause harm to my patients?**

I can do a number of things to ensure that I do not cause harm to my patients. First, I will always follow the proper procedures and protocols. Second, I will always be vigilant and pay attention to detail. Third, I will never be afraid to ask for help if I am unsure about something.

I will also make sure to build a strong rapport with my patients so that they feel comfortable talking to me about their symptoms. I will also listen carefully to their concerns and answer their questions honestly.

I believe that by following these steps, I can help to prevent medical negligence and ensure that my patients receive the best possible care.

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