jnmjnmjnm t1_j901o0i wrote
Reply to comment by reikipackaging in Nurse accused of cutting off dying patient’s foot without permission pleads not guilty by bigmilker
There is “assumed consent” if a patient cannot communicate. There is also likely a general consent signed at admission giving the facility staff discretion.
reikipackaging t1_j902mee wrote
yeah, no. the waivers are going to cover consent to things like washing and ensuring nutrition... restraints for the patients safety... impromptu surgery in the patients room by a nurse is so far out of the parameters of standard practice that I'm baffled anyone would see this as a reasonable measure.
jnmjnmjnm t1_j902vb8 wrote
It will be an interesting case for the jury to consider! My point was that one can admit to an action and still plead “not guilty”.
reikipackaging t1_j903hei wrote
I won't argue that point.
frisbeesloth t1_j90doql wrote
Maybe if this was at a hospital....but this happened at a nursing home!
jnmjnmjnm t1_j90inom wrote
They have these types of general consent as well. This is not a slam-dunk case, especially in a jury trial.
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