You are a Phlebotomist drawing a specimen of blood on Emma Helmwho says that she does not like to have blood drawn. In fact, shetells you that the sight of blood makes her “queasy”. You attemptedto make her feel relaxed by quietly talking to her as you help heronto a chair in the hospital laboratory. While you are taking herblood specimen, she faints and hits her head against the side of acabinet.
1. Are you and or your employer liable for Emma’s injury? Why orwhy not?
2. What might have you done to prevent this type of injury fromhappening?
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