Reference no: EM133467485
Inquest into the death of Bruce HODGES
1. Which of the above NMBA Guidelines have been breached by the nurse and how?
2. Who, in the case, is responsible for the Mandatory Reporting?
3. Which of the following Ethical Principals were amiss in each case and why? Autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, confidentiality, justice, rights and veracity.
4. What current Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation relate to the issues within each case?
5. If the EN in question had followed their duty of care, do you think the outcome of their case would have changed?
6. If the EN in question had followed the principals of open disclosure, do you think the outcome of their case would have changed?
7. Which of the following could have impacted on the case if there had/was one in place and why: power of attorney, living will and advanced directives.
8. Which of The National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS Standards), have not been adhered to in each case? What was the impact?
9. Were there any human rights/access to healthcare that were violated in these cases?
10. Give a brief 100-word reflection on your thoughts of each case and how you can relate what you have learnt into to your practice.