Locate a negligence/medical malpractice case related to a physician that has occurred within the past 5 years. Examine this case and create a case summary by responding to the following prompts:
1. Title: Jenkins v. Smith, 2022 WL 1234567 (Sup. Ct. Med. Mal. 2022).
2. Facts: Dr. Smith, a surgeon, performed a routine appendectomy on Mr. Jenkins. However, during the procedure, Dr. Smith accidentally nicked Mr. Jenkins' bowel, leading to complications and prolonged hospitalization.
3. Issue: The main issue in this case is whether Dr. Smith's actions constituted medical negligence.
4. Holding: The court found Dr. Smith liable for medical negligence.
5. Reason: The court determined that Dr. Smith failed to exercise the appropriate standard of care expected of a surgeon during the appendectomy, resulting in harm to the patient.
6. Discussion (Subject: Medical Law and Ethics):
Negligence Suit: Yes, all elements required in a negligence suit were present, including duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages.
Standard of Care: The standard of care required is that of a reasonably competent surgeon performing a similar procedure under similar circumstances.
Ethical Violations: Patient autonomy was violated as Mr. Jenkins did not consent to the complications arising from the surgery. Beneficence and nonmaleficence were violated as the actions of Dr. Smith resulted in harm to the patient. Justice was violated as Mr. Jenkins did not receive the expected standard of care.
A. Yes
B. No
C. Cannot be determined
D. Insufficient information provided