In reviewing the Wyeth case, discuss the legal duties that were breached. Include in your initial post, the parties to this case and possible defenses to the allegation of breach.

 

Discussion Unit 1

In 200 words or more, create an initial post that fully addresses the following. Later this week, be sure to respond to at least two classmates during this unit in 100 words or more.

The Wyeth Case

Please review the Discussion Board grading rubric in the course Syllabus.

For the Discussion Board this week, you will be reviewing the information in the textbook about the basics of the American legal system. Go to the following site and read the information on Wyeth v. Bruesewitz .

Source: Bruesewitz et al v. Wyeth LLC, fka Wyeth, Inc.: Supreme Court of the United States. Retrieved from http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/10pdf/09-152.pdf

You may also look up another source on this case for further information. In 200 words or more, respond to the three questions listed below. Also, be sure to respond to at least two classmates during this unit in 100 words or more.

1. In your own words, briefly summarize the case and describe the issues in this case.

2. In reviewing the Wyeth case, discuss the legal duties that were breached. Include in your initial post, the parties to this case and possible defenses to the allegation of breach.

3. Lastly, consider the implications of the decision in this case to healthcare providers and drug manufacturers. Do you agree or disagree with the reasoning of the court in this case? If you were the judge, how would you have decided this case?

Discussion Unit 2

In 200 words or more, create an initial post that fully addresses the following. Later this week, be sure to respond to at least two classmates during this unit in 100 words or more.

Management Theories

For this week’s Discussion, you will be reviewing different schools of management theory as they relate to

Modern management needs for change and behavior strategies. Choose one of the following schools of

management theory and follow the instructions below:

Industrial Revolution

Classical School

Human Resources School

1. What are the most important features of this school’s management theory?

2. How can components of the theory be used in today’s health care setting?