Newspaper report of the Sydney grandmother who died following a medication error where an Registered Nurse incorrectly administered medication via intravenous therapy
Using an essay format, analyse the newspaper report of the Sydney grandmother who died following a medication error where an Registered Nurse incorrectly administered medication via intravenous therapy. Discuss the situation in relation to the concept of negligence. In addition, discuss if the nurse’s supervisor should or should not initiate mandatory reporting to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. References should use Australian sources as this situation occurred in Australia.
ALL REFERENCES MUST BE AUSTRALIAN CASE LAW ONLY. MUST BE BASED ON NEW SOUTH WHALES ACTS AND REGULATIONS BUT ANY AUSTRALIAN CASE LAW CAN BE USED. MUST BE AROUND NEGLIGENCE AND THE NURSING.
