Negotiation Mapping
Selected Questions for Case Discussions
Are all the elements required in a malpractice suit present?
What standard of care is required?
What evidence was presented?
If you were on the jury, what would your finding be, based on the facts as presented in the case?
If you found the defendant negligent in a malpractice case, what damages would you award, and for what reasons?
Discuss the court’s reasoning as to how and why it reached its decision.
What are your options if you, as plaintiff or defendant, are unhappy with the court’s decision?
What are the lessons to be learned from the case?
Discuss precautions that caregivers should implement to help prevent similar injuries from occurring in the future.
Discuss what procedural changes a laboratory can take to help ensure test findings are timely and accurately communicated.
Discuss how quality improvement activities can improve patient outcomes.
Drawing upon your educational and professional background and real-life experiences, apply the lessons learned as to how the reality checks and various legal cases might apply to your present and long-term professional goals.
