Hofling et al aim&method - obedience Flashcards
1
Q
What is the aim?
A
to see if nurses obey from an unknown doctor when there would be a risk of harm
2
Q
What was the confederates name and where was he from?
A
Dr Smith from the psychiatric department
3
Q
What did Dr Smith instruct?
A
22 nurses by phone to give patient 20mg of an unfamiliar drug called Astrofen
4
Q
What would Dr Smith do later on?
A
sign the authorisation later on
5
Q
What was the maximum dosage on the box of tablets?
A
10mg
6
Q
What did hospital rules require?
A
doctors to sign before they were given the drug
