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My grandmother was in hospice care in the hospital, the doctors gave the hospice worker specific instructions for her medicine so she can pass in peace. The first worker did an excellent job, but the second ended up not giving her the medicine on time. This resulted in her waking up, her eyes opened and thrashing around in pain in front of the family. She passed 12 hours later. Is there any negligence to this case? The pain it caused my parents was unbearable, let alone I could not imagine the pain my grandmother went through for those minutes she woke.
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James Eugene Hasser
That will take the opinion of a medical expert. Medical malpractice lawyers usually have those available. Consider consulting one. Good luck.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 11:22 AM
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This is a medical question not a legal question. ask your doctor.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 11:05 AM
Ronald A. Steinberg
Who will testify to her pain? Her thrashing about could be for other reasons.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 10:49 AM
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I think so, since the nurse did not follow the instructions that had been given.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 7:17 AM
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Michael J. Sgarlat
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You will need an expert who verifies that she received less than the normal standard of care resulting in a discernable injury of a provable nature. In many cases various types of experts are necessary to prove causation and damages.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 5:12 AM