Andrea, a licensed practical nurse (LPN), works in Dr. Meyer's private facility. She is instructed by Dr. Meyer to prepare medications to give to a patient, Ms. Clarke, as he was extremely busy. Dr. Meyer did not complete the informed consent form as required. Dr. Meyer mixed up the patient files and told Andrea the LPN to give the incorrect medication to Ms. Clarke. Ms. Clarke ended up seriously ill from complications from the medicine, including a stroke of the left side of the body.

• What characteristics of negligence do you see in this case?
• Why was it important for the patient, Ms. Clarke, to complete the informed consent, and what impact could fail to complete it have on Dr. Meyer?
• What arguments could Ms. Clarke use to justify bringing a negligence lawsuit against Dr. Meyer?
• Explain how Dr. Meyer could defend himself against a negligence lawsuit.
• Was Andrea negligent? Why or why not?