Discussing the liability that hospitals face. You will be asked to take opposing positions. Be sure to read the scenarios carefully and follow the instructions for each particular position.Your post will consist of a two-part response. You may argue both parts in one post response.

Scenario for Part 1:You are a hospital administrator who grants privileges to several local doctors. Your liability insurance carrier wants to know what steps you are taking to ensure the competence of those doctors. Provide a list to the insurance company that outlines what you look for in your doctors. Your goal is to be as complete as possible. Why? If you're not, the insurance company will deny the policy, and leave your hospital open to liability. No pressure, but your job is on the line if the company denies the policy.

Scenario for Part 2:Now you represent the insurance company. Remember, you are now representing the insurance company. Your goal is to question the hospital's ability to find competent doctors. Are they covering their bases? Should the hospital be considering other factors when granting privileges to doctors? If this hospital does grant privileges to incompetent doctors, your job is on the line. Why? Because you provided the hospital with a policy, and it will have to pay on a malpractice suit if one of their doctors is negligent. So be thorough!