An angry, disgruntled nurse deliberately fails to administer insulin but recorded its administration in the patient's medical record. The patient suffered permanent brain damage from the lack of insulin. This scenario is an example of ____.

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This scenario is an example of both medical malpractice, as the nurse's failure to administer necessary medication deviates from the standard of care expected of medical professionals, and the crime of depraved indifference, as the nurse's deliberate action shows a reckless disregard for human life that results in severe harm.

An Angry, Disgruntled Nurse Deliberately Fails to Administer Insulin but Recorded