Liability for death: manslaughter, murder and other criminal offences.
Case Scenario: Martha Brown by mistake administered twice the dosage of painkiller which was prescribed for Ted Snow. He convulsed and she realized immediately that something was amiss and called the doctor and pharmacist. However, he died before they were able to take remedial action. Since it was only a small mistake (admittedly with horrendous consequences), she is wondering what the consequences in law might be.
Dimond
Bridgit
B
University of Glamorgan.
D000700:Analgesics / Q000506:poisoning; D003416:Criminal Law; D062787:Drug Overdose; D006708:Homicide / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D019300:Medical Errors; D012941:Social Responsibility; D006113:United Kingdom
D000700:Analgesics