In this LearnScape, you will be presented with a negligence case: Mr. Davis went to the Health Care System radiology department for a CT scan to determine his risk for coronary artery disease. The scan revealed there was an approximate 30-35% blockage in one of his arteries. The radiologist who read the scan told the patient he did not believe there would be any need for a cardiac catheterization or stents. However, the radiologist recommended that Mr. Davis return to his cardiologist for follow-up care. The radiologist said she would communicate her findings to Mr. Davis' cardiologist, but cautioned Mr. Davis that his cardiologist is known to prefer cardiac catheterizations, so may not consider her recommendation.

Mr. Davis left the radiologist's office to return to his cardiologist's office that same afternoon. The cardiologist, seeing Mr. Davis in the corridor walking towards his office, stopped him in the hallway and told Mr. Davis that he was setting him up for a cardiac catheterization for the following morning, dismissing the radiologist's recommendation. When signing the consent form, Mr. Davis crossed out, dated, and initialed permission to insert any stents. Mr. Davis had the cardiac catheterization, and two stents were placed in his arteries.You will submit the analysis and liability to the instructor for grading.

• Examine the various applications of the law within the health care system
• Evaluate the implications of the law on the health care system

Jeff Passmore, General Counsel for Bright Road Health Care Systems Jeff is in his mid-40s, and has been with Bright Road Health Care Systems for 5 years. Prior to working in health care, he was the general counsel for a pharmaceutical company. His experience is vast, and he's friendly and outgoing.

Julie Roso, Radiologist Dr. Gallo is a radiologist in her late 30s. She has an excellent bedside manner and always weights overall patient quality of life with medical need. Being on the younger side, she's rarely suggests invasive procedures when there are other alternatives available. She often meets opposition from older physicians in the Health Care System.

William Fredericks, Cardiologist Dr. Fredericks is in his late 50s. He started his career as a cardio-thoracic surgeon, but had to make a career change after an accident that caused nerve damage in his left hand. He enjoys being a cardiologist and the ability he had for preventive education. However, he still places high value on the surgical aspects of cardiology and tends to make surgical-based treatment decisions because he's comfortable with and knowledgeable about such procedures.