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Nursing malpractice prevention is crucial for maintaining a successful career. This article outlines key strategies to help nurses protect themselves from potential claims. Nurses can take steps to protect themselves from negligence and malpractice claims while ensuring patient safety. Here are some of the most…
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Surgical sponge malpractice remains a significant concern in operating rooms. A recent case highlights the consequences of retained sponges and underscores the critical role nurses play in prevention. If you work in healthcare you know that retained foreign objects are a common source of malpractice…
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Understanding how a breach of the standard of care can lead to malpractice claims is crucial for nursing professionals. This article explores common scenarios and prevention strategies. In medical malpractice cases, one of the central issues is whether a healthcare professional breached the standard of…
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Last month I testified as an expert witness in this unfortunate case involving a patient who was seen in the ED for severe, acute pancreatitis and severe dehydration. His condition was documented as “very unstable.” Although one ED physician documented that the patient should be admitted…
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