phlebotomist

You’re a phlebotomist drawing blood on Mary. Mary states that she does not like to have her blood drawn because the sight of blood makes her feel queasy. You try to make her feel relaxed by setting her in a chair and talking to her. While you’re drawing her blood, she faints and falls and hits her head against the side of a cabinet.

1. Are you liable for Mary’s injury? Why or why not?

2. If you are not liable, who is?

3. Is Mary at fault for her accident? Why or why not?

4. What might you do to prevent this type of injury from happening?