RaDonda Vaught homicide case

RaDonda Vaught Homicide Case

The RaDonda Vaught homicide case is a significant legal case in the field of medical malpractice and nursing in the United States. The case involves a former nurse named RaDonda Vaught who was charged with reckless homicide and abuse of an impaired adult patient in 2019.

Background[edit | edit source]

RaDonda Vaught was a nurse at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. In December 2017, Vaught mistakenly administered a lethal dose of Vecuronium to a patient, Charlene Murphey, who was supposed to undergo a PET scan. Vecuronium is a powerful neuromuscular-blocking drug that is often used to induce paralysis during surgery or mechanical ventilation but can cause death if given without proper respiratory support.

Legal Proceedings[edit | edit source]

In February 2019, Vaught was indicted by a grand jury on charges of reckless homicide and impaired adult abuse. The case has drawn national attention due to its potential implications for medical malpractice and nursing practice standards. It has sparked debate about the criminalization of medical errors and the role of systemic issues in healthcare settings.

Implications[edit | edit source]

The case has significant implications for the field of nursing and medical malpractice. It raises questions about the criminalization of medical errors, the role of systemic issues in healthcare settings, and the standards of nursing practice. The case has also sparked a debate about the role of individual accountability versus systemic accountability in healthcare.

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