Morse v. Flint River Comm. In this case a nurse assigned to one to one observation, was required by hospital policy to respond to a code. The time in between proved critical, as her patient fell and sustained injuries. A documented request for physical restraints had been ignored by the physician. Nurse Assesses Patient Incorrectly, MD Not Called.
Fetus Soon Dies .
A patient returned to the hospital to have her second pregnancy. Her first delivery had been by C-section and resulted in twins. On discussion with her physician, it was decided that a vaginal birth after C-section could be attempted. It is a given that on a busy floor in any hospital, patients will be admitted, discharged and moved from room to room. Health Maintenance Organizations applying pressure to physicians to discharge patient's early, charity care and increasing numbers of uninsured clients are but a few reasons for this.