Right side of the law

Article Abstract:

The legal process of medical malpractice cases against nurses is described. Behaviors that may increase risk of malpractice suits and ways to improve patient care and communication to avoid lawsuits are also described.

Company legal issue, Cases, Cover Story, Medical personnel, Negligence, Malpractice, Medical malpractice

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MPs debate agency nurse rights

Article Abstract:

The benefits of the private member's bill, which on being passed will allow the agency nurses to compare themselves with the full-time staff employed in the same work is discussed.

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Supplementary prescribing for the elective surgical patient

Article Abstract:

The types of medications that nurses are allowed to prescribe for patients undergoing elective surgery in the United Kingdom are described.

Prescription writing

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