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Phlebotomy Technician

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Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech is at the beginning of his career. Pheona the Phenomenal Phlebotomy Tech has enjoyed a long, successful career. Although they are at very different points in their career paths, if a patient was injured due to a blood collection procedure, both would be compared to what a reasonably prudent person would do under similar circumstances. What is this comparison known as?
  1. Breach of duty
  2. Standard of care
  3. Malpractice
  4. Unfair
Explanation
Answer: B - Standard of care is used to determine possible malpractice or negligence litigation. It is based on standard practice in the field. The answer to the question, “What would a reasonably prudent person do under similar circumstances?” is the standard to which the actions of an accused phlebotomist will be compared. The level of experience (or lack thereof) is not a factor. All phlebotomists are expected to perform to the same standard or higher.
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