Malpractice Trends: Viewing the Data and Avoiding the Hot Seat of Litigation

Kenneth P. Miller

doi:10.1016/j.nurpra.2009.07.013

Malpractice Trends: Viewing the Data and Avoiding the Hot Seat of Litigation

Kenneth P. Miller

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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)
Pages (from-to)	662-665
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume	5
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2009.07.013
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

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