Analyze the various elements that people should take into consideration prior to filing a lawsuit that might be perceived as “frivolous.”

Your instructor will assign you one of the following options by Day 1 of Week 3. Prior to beginning the discussion, review additional required resources this week associated with this discussion. In your initial discussion post, address the questions associated with your assigned option. You must provide your Option number at the top of your discussion post.

Respond to at least two classmates using the required response prompt for their option (e.g., if your initial post was Option 1, then respond to posts from Option 2, 3, and/or 4; if your initial post was Option 2, then respond to posts from Option 1, 3, and/or 4; if your initial post was Option 3, then respond to posts from Option 1, 2 and/or 4; or if your initial post was Option 4, then respond to posts for Option 1, 2 and/or 3). Your initial post should be 150–250 substantive words; your response post should be at least 100 substantive words.

Option 3: Patient Safety – Hot Coffee

Sarah, Abdullahi, Tameko, Charnise and Sabrina

Watch the series of YouTube videos by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform related to the documentary movie Hot Coffee, and consider watching the full-length feature film Hot Coffee provided in your Recommended Resources. Explain whether you believe that our justice system promotes frivolous lawsuits or protects against them when it comes to this case.

• Analyze the various elements that people should take into consideration prior to filing a lawsuit that might be perceived as “frivolous.”
• Explain the ethical considerations surrounding such lawsuits in the health care arena.

Indicate whether you have been assigned Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, or Option 4 at the beginning of your discussion post.

Required Response: By the end of Day 7, respond to at least two classmates using the required response prompt for their option (e.g., if your initial post was Option 1, then respond to posts from Option 2, 3, and/or 4; if your initial post was Option 2, then respond to posts from Option 1, 3, and/or 4; if your initial post was Option 3, then respond to posts from Option 1, 2 and/or 4; or if your initial post was Option 4, then respond to posts for Option 1, 2 and/or 3). In a substantive post, explain why you agree or disagree with your colleague’s discussion as to whether the determination was right or wrong. Provide additional supportive evidence as to your agreement or disagreement. Your responses should be at least 100 substantive words.