Professional Liability in Anaphylactic Shock Cases: Case Report

Abstract

Drug-induced fatal anaphylaxis is a common challenge in the last period because of the claim of medical malpractice in these cases. Medical malpractice emerges usually during drug administration by the healthcare provider because of the failure to recognize the allergic condition or failure to apply precautions regarding preventive measures or failure to apply appropriate resuscitation measures at a suitable time for saving the patient’s life. So, the current presentation of case reports aims to show the professional liability of healthcare providers during dealing with anaphylactic shock in two different situations. Therefore, the job description of every involved healthcare provider should be outlined based on the determination of the legal and professional rules to identify any healthcare provider who breached the duty. In addition, the pillars of professional liability should be recognized while dealing with these medical malpractice issues and different medical errors in cases of anaphylactic shock. Thus, the role of the forensic expert is an application of the mentioned rules to identify shortcomings aspects that lead to medical malpractice wherein medical errors may be caused by a shortage of medical knowledge, lack of care, workplace disorganization, or miscommunication among healthcare providers or with the patient besides an unsuitable workplace environment.