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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

According to the Administration on Aging, in 2020, the population of 65 and older numbered 55.7 Why have malpractice claims – in terms of the amount of money awarded – been increasing? What can NPs do to protect themselves from malpractice claims? One of the realities of life is that our medical needs increase as we age.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Nurses Lead the Way, Opposing RFK Jr’s Nomination for HHS Secretary 

The Relentless School Nurse

In fact, Kennedys nonprofit, the Childrens Health Defensefiled nearly 30 federal and statelawsuitssince 2020 , many challenging vaccines and public health mandates. He files lawsuits on their behalf ,creating a false scenario that these unfortunate conditions were the result of a vaccine.

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What Nurses Need to Know About Metadata, Documentation, and Legal Liability

American Nurse

Metadata in the EHR One of the first steps a plaintiff’s attorney takes when building a potential medical malpractice case is to review the documentation in the plaintiff’s/patient’s EHR. E-discovery: Metadata analysis in medical malpractice litigation. April 9, 2020. evidence; why EHRs won’t reduce your malpractice premiums.

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What Nurses Need to Know About Metadata, Documentation, and Legal Liability

American Nurse

Metadata in the EHR One of the first steps a plaintiff’s attorney takes when building a potential medical malpractice case is to review the documentation in the plaintiff’s/patient’s EHR. E-discovery: Metadata analysis in medical malpractice litigation. April 9, 2020. evidence; why EHRs won’t reduce your malpractice premiums.

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What Nurses Need to Know About Metadata, Documentation, and Legal Liability

American Nurse

Metadata in the EHR One of the first steps a plaintiff’s attorney takes when building a potential medical malpractice case is to review the documentation in the plaintiff’s/patient’s EHR. E-discovery: Metadata analysis in medical malpractice litigation. April 9, 2020. evidence; why EHRs won’t reduce your malpractice premiums.

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What Nurses Need to Know About Metadata, Documentation, and Legal Liability

American Nurse

Metadata in the EHR One of the first steps a plaintiff’s attorney takes when building a potential medical malpractice case is to review the documentation in the plaintiff’s/patient’s EHR. E-discovery: Metadata analysis in medical malpractice litigation. April 9, 2020. evidence; why EHRs won’t reduce your malpractice premiums.

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What Nurses Need to Know About Metadata, Documentation, and Legal Liability

American Nurse

Metadata in the EHR One of the first steps a plaintiff’s attorney takes when building a potential medical malpractice case is to review the documentation in the plaintiff’s/patient’s EHR. E-discovery: Metadata analysis in medical malpractice litigation. April 9, 2020. evidence; why EHRs won’t reduce your malpractice premiums.