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Nurse practitioner liability and authority.

E W King, P R Sagan

    Nursing Administration Quarterly
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Nurse practitioners face increased professional accountability and malpractice liability. Evolving legislation reflects varied opinions, but all aim for safe, effective, and cost-efficient healthcare delivery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Law
    • Nursing Practice
    • Professional Standards

    Background:

    • Nurse practitioners (NPs) are increasingly subject to higher professional standards.
    • Traditional assumptions of physician and hospital protection for nursing practice are no longer valid.
    • Current trends highlight NP accountability for actions and potential malpractice liability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the evolving professional standards and legal liabilities facing nurse practitioners.
    • To understand the impact of varying state legislation on NP practice.
    • To explore the role of NPs in achieving healthcare goals.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current trends in nursing practice and professional standards.
    • Analysis of legislative variations across states regarding NP practice.

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  • Examination of factors influencing differing opinions among healthcare stakeholders.

    • Main Results:

    • Nurse practitioners are increasingly held liable for malpractice.
    • Legislation governing NP practice differs significantly between states.
    • Discrepancies in regulations stem from diverse perspectives among nurses, physicians, and legislators.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse practitioners must adhere to a higher professional standard.
    • Accountability and liability are key considerations for current NP practice.
    • NPs contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and cost-efficient healthcare.