Question: Andy and Brandy were out for a walk when Brandy, who was 4 months pregnant, began complaining of stomach pains, headache, and feeling feverish. They

Andy and Brandy were out for a walk when Brandy, who was 4 months pregnant, began complaining of stomach pains, headache, and feeling feverish. They got into their car and drove to the hospital emergency department, where Brandy was examined by the doctor on call, who was in the last hour of a 12 hour shift and was very tired. The doctor told the couple that there was nothing to be worried about and to go home. Andy and Brandy were relieved and returned to their home where Brandy fell asleep very quickly. She woke up two hours later in extreme distress and was rushed to the hospital by ambulance, where she died. An autopsy determined that Brandy died from a particular form of bacterial infection that was lethal to pregnant women. The autopsy also determined that Brandy's infection was so advanced at the time she was first examined that there was nothing that could have been done at the time to save her life. The doctor and the hospital are responsible in negligence for Brandy's death. True / False [1 mark] Briefly explain your answer [3 marks]
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