By Mardy Chizek, MBA, BSN, FNP, AAS
By the very nature of their profession, nurses are vulnerable to litigation. Even in benign circumstances, appropriate documentation and recognition of the potential issues  can ensure you are prepared to face questions regarding quality of care.
With the expansion of clinical practice into specialty areas and nurse practitioner practice, the scope and breadth of nursing negligence will only expand. The more professional the practice of nursing becomes, the greater the associated risks.
ADVANCE for Nurses has compiled a resource guide with basic liability-related definitions nurses should be aware of. After all, understanding where risk lies is the first step to protecting yourself and your nursing practice.
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