Naming nurse practitioners (NPs) as defendants in civil malpractice litigation is on the rise! Prevent this clinical practice catastrophe by engaging with this presentation that dissects the anatomy and regulatory necessity of malpractice lawsuits. A variety of real-world malpractice cases against NPs working in acute care settings are closely analyzed, with a focus on the discovery stages of a lawsuit, deposition testimony, and mediation/arbitration.
Risk prevention strategies are also discussed in detail, along with:
- Optimizing malpractice insurance policy selection
- Actions to take if charges are filed
- Documentation and evaluation of care plans in acute care settings
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