Legal Issues in Nursing
Legal Issues in Nursing: In this assignment, you will write a 2 page paper on a legal issue that you have either experienced first hand, that you have been privy to, or that you have invented.Relate the incident, how it could have been prevented, and how it was resolved.You should have at least 2 references. This APA assignment is worth 15 points.
Suggestions:
Whistleblowing
Breach of confidentiality
Clinical judgment
Inappropriate triage
Medication error
Sentinal event
Lapse in communication
Substandard care
Lack of documentation
Fraud
False imprisonment
Assault or battery