Question

Susan R. went to the Reynolds Medical Imaging Pavilion for her first ever mammogram. She signed in, presented her information and order, and then took a seat in the waiting room. 10 minutes later, the technician call for Susan and she went back to the room. She was told to remove her blouse and bra, put on the gown with the opening in the front, and then lie on the table face down. Slightly confused, but thinking this must be a new method for mammograms, she did as she was told. Five minutes later, a physician came into the room and performed a breast biopsy on her. The patient was shocked when the procedure began and attempted to explain to the physician that there was a mistake but the physician proceeded with the biopsy. Afterwards, it was determined that Susan B. was the patient who was scheduled for a biopsy, not Susan R. Susan R. began having nightmares after the procedure. This was accompanied by extreme anxiety when anyone cam too close to her. After a conversation with her husband, she contacted a layer to initiate a lawsuit. Apply the concept of torts to this scenario and distinguish which type of tort is depicted.

Answer 1

Answer :

In above scenario ,the physician came to procedure room and proceeded with breast biopsy with checking the patient profile and susan . R is trying to say something to physician but he wont taken into account and he taken breast biopsy ,it is a medical negligence and malpractice .

Who ever the technician called the susan .R also did a mistake .For that reason the technician will be suited.

Negligence type of tort depicted For this care.

Tort : A tort is a civil wrong committed by one individual against another

Types :

Intentional torts .

Privacy torts

Negligence

Strict liability torts .

Negligence : negligence occur where defendant breaches a duty owed to plaintiff .

Elements :

1. Duty of due care .
2. Breach of duty
3. Causation.
4. Damage .