1.Read the case study regrading Marty. Did the staff exercise their duty of care? Explain your answer.

Case Study

Marty is 53 years old and suffers from quadriplegia. He lives in a state government-funded group home and spent days with an undiagnosed broken left leg.

Due to his condition, he was not able to verbally communicate his levels of pain and symptoms, including a protruding bone that went unnoticed by the staff on duty.

After two days, a staff member raised concerns to management; however, they decided it was best to wait until the next day to contact a doctor for treatment.