reikipackaging t1_j901cdb wrote
Reply to comment by jnmjnmjnm in Nurse accused of cutting off dying patient’s foot without permission pleads not guilty by bigmilker
removing someone's body part without their (or their guardian's) consent is very much a criminal act with intent. I wouldn't argue whether the foot should come off, but this is some serial killer business, even if she did it for /good/ reason.
PigSlam t1_j92eba8 wrote
Did you see the details of what she removed? Calling it a foot, or even “attached” at this point is a bit of a stretch. Not saying it’s right, but it’s definitely in some sort of moral grey area. Definitely gets weirder after that with the idea of keeping it, though that might be misunderstood gallows humor.
jnmjnmjnm t1_j901o0i wrote
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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