Abstract
Malpractice litigation against nurse practitioners (NPs) is on the rise. More cases are being filed and higher judgments are being awarded. Since 2004, the average award has risen 36%. NPs need to know the root causes of this crisis and how to prevent themselves from becoming defendants in such litigation. Communication and inclusivity are 2 of the main mechanisms for avoiding a costly judgment or settlement. This manuscript offers some simple suggestions for avoiding the hot seat.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 662-665 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal for Nurse Practitioners |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- communication
- inclusivity
- malpractice
- national practitioner data bank
- nurse practitioners
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Advanced and Specialized Nursing