You are taking care of a 27-year old male who suffered a near drowning. He has been treated according to standard care measures, has received all of his prescribed medications, and has been recovering well. While he is preparing to leave the hospital, however, he collapses, suffers an unexpected cardiopulmonary arrest, and cannot be resuscitated. You should:

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Patients who have been treated according to normal standards of care sometimes still experience bad outcomes. Practitioners who provide standard care, without malice toward their patients and without intent to harm them or negligence should not expect to experience any legal or professional restrictions.

You Are Taking Care of a 27-Year Old Male Who