An example could a case study based on an elderly man; Mr Brain Hunter, who had an overdose of a certain medication for three days straight. The administrator was a RN. He was prescribed four medications for pain management, his arthritis, heart failure and cholesterol. A number of factors may have contributed to the medication error in this case. …show more content…
The fear branches down into areas reflecting how the nurse is perceived in trust, ability and disciplinary action of unemployment. However, it further states most nurses are positive in reporting and documenting their own errors. Despite the extremely negative emotional response such as guilt and regret after realisation of the error has occurred. Managerial nurses if held in positive regard, akin to a role model, could improve help prevent fear when reporting as a high majority of reports are given orally. Alternative means of reporting, for instance being anonymous in a medium of written and electronic could reduce associated