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Book Synopsis: Students and professional nurses at any level of clinical practice will find this book to be a vital resource on the basic legal concepts and principles of malpractice, liability, and risk management, and their implications for the profession. The book also provides detailed strategies for dealing with these issues. The content is also highly relevant to practitioners in all other health care and legal disciplines that collaborate in the delivery of health care.Issues discussed include the expanding and evolving roles for professional nurses and the concomitant legal accountability and risk for liability, the increasing incidence of nurses named as defendants in malpractice lawsuits, anticipated changes in our health care delivery system, and breakthroughs in science and technology that will present new legal questions. The book also includes material on other important facets of today's nursing practice, including the growing phenomenon of tele-nursing, the essentials of malpractice insurance, and the legal significance of documentation and patients' medical records. It helps the reader identify the nurse at risk for a malpractice suit and the characteristics of the patient likely to sue. The appendices provide information on state laws concerned with access to medical records, a list of useful websites, a list of state boards of nursing, and a glossary of important terms.
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Are you a nursing student or professional looking to gain a thorough understanding of nursing malpractice, liability, and risk management? Look no further! Our Nursing Malpractice: Liability and Risk Management Book is the ultimate resource you need. Packed with vital information on the basic legal concepts and principles, this book will equip you with the knowledge to navigate the complex world of malpractice in the nursing profession.
But it doesn't stop there. This book goes beyond just theoretical knowledge. It offers detailed strategies for effectively dealing with these issues in your day-to-day practice. Whether you're a nurse, healthcare professional, or even a legal practitioner working in collaboration with the healthcare industry, this book is a must-have for you.
With the evolving roles for professional nurses, the risk for liability has increased. Nurses are finding themselves named as defendants in malpractice lawsuits more frequently. Our book addresses these challenges head-on, providing you with insights into anticipated changes in the healthcare system, breakthroughs in science and technology, and the legal questions that arise from these advancements.
In addition, we delve into the essentials of malpractice insurance, the legal significance of documentation and patients' medical records, and the growing phenomenon of tele-nursing. By reading this book, you will confidently identify the nurse at risk for a malpractice suit and understand the characteristics of patients likely to sue.
The appendices in our book contain vital information such as state laws on access to medical records, a comprehensive list of useful websites, state boards of nursing contacts, and a glossary of important terms. We've got you covered from all angles.
So why wait? Equip yourself with the knowledge to not only mitigate risk but also excel in your nursing career. Get your copy of Nursing Malpractice: Liability and Risk Management Book today and unlock the secrets to becoming a confident, legally astute nursing professional. Click here to order now!
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