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Preventing a successful malpractice claim.

E K Murphy

    AORN Journal
    |July 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Providing excellent nursing care and accurate documentation are key to preventing successful malpractice lawsuits. These practices reduce the likelihood of suits being filed and increase the chances of winning if a case proceeds.

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    Area of Science:

    • Legal Medicine
    • Nursing Practice

    Background:

    • Medical malpractice lawsuits require proof of injury, failure to meet the standard of care, and causation.
    • Nurses' actions are crucial in establishing these elements.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline strategies for nurses to minimize malpractice litigation risks.
    • To emphasize the dual benefit of good nursing care in preventing and defending against lawsuits.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of legal elements required for successful malpractice claims.
    • Identification of nursing practices that mitigate legal risks.

    Main Results:

    • Complying with the standard of care and accurate documentation reduce the likelihood of successful malpractice suits.

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  • These practices strengthen a nurse's defense by countering claims of unmet standards or causation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Adhering to the standard of care and meticulous documentation are fundamental for nurses' legal protection.
    • These actions, integral to good nursing practice, offer the most effective defense against malpractice claims.