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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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.

Idioma original	English (US)
Páginas (desde-hasta)	662-665
Número de páginas	4
Publicación	Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volumen	5
N.º	9
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2009.07.013
Estado	Published - oct 2009
Publicado de forma externa	Sí

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Advanced and Specialized Nursing

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