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Published on: February 16, 2011
Concept analysis: malpractice and modern-day nursing practice
Konstantine Keian Weld1, Sandra C Garmon Bibb
1Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA. keian.weld@hhs.gov
Topic:
The concept of malpractice can mean different things depending upon the context in which the term is used. This can lead to confusion about the standard of care required for nurses engaged in modern-day nursing practice.
Purpose:
This paper examines the attributes and characteristics of the concept of malpractice using Walker and Avant's (2005) eight-step methodology.
Sources Of Information:
CINAHL, PubMed, and PsychINFO.
Conclusions:
Exposure to malpractice liability is an unfortunate consequence of modern-day nursing practice. An understanding of malpractice will assist nurses in identifying situations that may expose them to legal liability and hopefully lead to improved patient care.
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