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Nurse prescribes wrong medication is this a civil or criminal offense?
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∙ 11y ago
This case would be a criminal case. Because the jury and judge not able to know the real motives of the nurse (TRULY an accident or an intended murder). Civil cases mostly deal with money. Hope this helps!
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt is a civil offense.
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Would an assault on a nurse by a patient be a criminal or civil offense?
Criminal
Is an assault on a nurse a civil or criminal offense?
Assaults and batterys are both criminal offenses andcivil torts.
Can a person commit a single act which is both tortious and criminal?
As one example, a professional Registered Nurse can be found guilty of a tort and also a criminal offense if he unlawfully restrains a patient without a written physician's order or if a nurse slaps a patient.
Can a nurse transcribe medication orders into treatment charts?
A Registered Nurse can transcribe medication orders to a Medication or Treatment Chart, with care to transcribe it exactly. HOWEVER, this duty often falls to a Charge Nurse.
If a medical assistant gives a patient the wrong medication and they die would this be a civil or criminal case?
I am going to make several assumptions: 1) The Medical Assistant is a licensed Nurse and legally authorized to administer medication (Registered Nurse - RN) or other nurse. 2) There was no foul play involved. For example, the medical assistant or nurse did not tell (or administer themselves) to the deceased to "double up" on the medication without instruction from the doctor or any other deviation from the medical exam. Or in your question, the "wrong" medication -- was is a deadly form of medication given to the patient with the intent to kill or seriously harm the patient? There are other assumptions that can be made but lacking foul-play it would be Civil matter and there are thousands of very good malpractice attorneys who all they do is investigate these matters. However, let's say it was criminal -- this would mean that the police would need to be called in, witnessed interviewed and evidence taken. The police in cooperation with the Criminal Prosecutor (usually District Attorney) may decide that there was foul play or gross negligence made by the medical assistant and therefore could bring charges in a criminal matter. However, you as an individual can not bring criminal charges against someone. You would have to ask the police to investigate it.
Can a person with a criminal record train as a nurse?
no
What criminal record stops you from being a nurse?
A person cannot be a nurse with a felony conviction.
What is the role and function of the nurse?
Nurses help patients feel better. They are responsible for ensuring that they receive the treatment the doctor prescribes in the hospital.
Can nurse force patient to take medication?
Pt rights state that anyone has the right to refuse medication/treatments.
Can a nurse transport medications to a patient from another facility?
This entirely depends on the job description of the nurse. Usually, general nurse functions includes giving the medication and not really outside transportation except when it is ordered by a doctor or whom ever is in authority. However, ordering or deciding what medication is not part of the function of a nurse.
Can a nurse get a job with an underage violation on her record?
The age of the person at the time of the indiscreation and the type of offense are considered. The total criminal history of the person and repeat offenses are considered as well. Visit the ANA web site and search for details there. A link is provided.
What if your friend gave your other friend pills and she dies how much trouble can he get into?
A lot! This is a very serious offense. First off, only a doctor, nurse practitioner, physicians assistant or licensed pharmacist is allowed to distribute and/or perscribe medication. Pills or medications that are perscribed are only for the person listed on the perscription.Your friend was not licensed to perscribe medication. This is already a criminal offense even if nobody was hurt.Your other friend died. At the very least, your friend will be charged with Manslaughter. In some cases, this can also be Murder.Your friend can also be held responsible in civil court for a monetary amount due to unlawful death. If your friend is a minor, his or her parents can be held financially responsible as well.
