Daily Nurse
APRIL 24, 2023
Why have malpractice claims – in terms of the amount of money awarded – been increasing? What can NPs do to protect themselves from malpractice claims? Maintain files that can be helpful for your character, such as letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, and continuing education certificates. Please explain.
Nurse Practitioners in Business
JUNE 14, 2023
Professional liability insurance, also known as malpractice insurance, is a crucial component of protecting nurse practitioners (NPs) in their practice. With more NPs practicing autonomously and an increasing number of malpractice lawsuits, insurance premiums have seen a significant increase. rise in total claims.
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Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Courts increasingly recognize NPs as independent providers, which affects how liability is assigned in medical malpractice cases. The report also found that the distribution of malpractice claims against NPs involving diagnosis-related allegations rose from 32.8% Malpractice Insurance. of claims in 2017 to 37.1%
Relias
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
One of the most pressing issues today is the rise of “nuclear verdicts” in obstetrics — staggering malpractice awards that exceed $10 million. The rise of nuclear verdicts in obstetrics Obstetrics has always been a high-risk area for medical malpractice. With the complex nature of childbirth, the stakes are incredibly high.
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Whether it’s medical malpractice, personal injury, workers’ compensation, civil rights cases, or other areas of inquiry, LNCs are invaluable assets with specialized knowledge. Some LNCs are nurse entrepreneurs with private practice who work as consultants.
Relias
AUGUST 12, 2023
For health centers, it is imperative to conduct risk management activities to prevent harm to patients and reduce medical malpractice claims. In the case of FQHCs, they have the opportunity to obtain medical malpractice coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Take advantage of continuing education opportunities, workshops, and certifications that are relevant to your specialty. Understand Your Responsibilities As a nurse, you face a range of legal and ethical issues that can impact your professional and personal life – from malpractice lawsuits to licensing board complaints.
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