Procedure
A.
Who are the parties?
1.
Plaintiff: Amber Walker
2.
Defendant: Sonora Regional Medical Center
B.
In what court did it originate?
1.
Court of Appeal, Fifth District, California
C.
Court decision?
Sonora regional Medical Center won
Facts
A.
State facts that were recited in court.
1.
Dr. Donavan Teel was selected by Amber Walker to
be her personal physician.
2.
Amber Walker had a miscarriage.
3.
Amber Walker returned to Dr. Teel January 27,
2005.
4.
Amber Walker was later observed by Cheryl Smith
who was the nurse practitioner.
5.
It was found that Amber had a genetic
abnormality “cystic fibrosis” February 22, 2005.
6.
Amber gave birth on February 12, 2006
Holding
A.
Sonora Regional Medical Center was not found
guilty of negligence.
Rational
A.
The tial court was not held liable for a breach
of duty.
Implications.
A.
What does this case mean for Health Care?
It is vital for organizations to understand
the meaning of confidentiality. When confidentiality is breeched it can serve
as an issue not only to the organization but the individual.
Bibliography
Pheonix, K., & Schleuter, A. (n.d.). Hospital liability
for the acts of independent contractors: The ostensible agency doctrine. 875.
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