“To err is human”…. where does negligence, malpractice and misconduct fit the puzzle?
Abstract
Nursing malpractice lawsuits are on the increase. Professional industry literature frequently addresses what should be done to provide safe and effective nursing care, however, it does not describe the pitfalls and problems associated with the delivery of substandard and inadequate patient care.
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Leadership/Management/Professional Practice
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