HSM 694 University of Central Florida Medical Errors Case Study

The tragic death of Lewis Blackman can be understood in the context of errors in decision making. Write a three-page case analysis, focusing on the list of prompts below. An important part of your response should include an analysis of the situation and a thorough identification of issues/actions described in the case that may be problematic.

Focus the analysis on the following:

• What actions were taken in the case?
• Were these actions the most appropriate and why?
• Were there any consequences of the taken actions?
• Was anything omitted or not considered?
• Were actions/procedures in line with existing codes of practice, policy or theories in global health?

See attached Case.