I am doing a case study where the pt didn't reveal accurate symptoms and past medical history and the outcome wasn't good. she ended up having permanent damage because the doctors didn't act quick enough. is this her fault for not describing the symptoms and past medical history? List some resources to support your answer please.
I believe so. Patients are responsible for reporting their medical history, allergies, current medications, etc. Granted, that stuff may be, and probably should be, found in medical records in a non-emergency situation. Also their symptoms should be accurately reported, and they assume all responsibility for that.
As a medical professional, you are responsible for observing signs that the patient presents with. Also, when the patient gives you allergies, medications, history, you need to be able to relate it to your diagnosis and treatment. That's pretty much the extent of it.