Right side of the law
Article Abstract:
The legal process of medical malpractice cases against nurses is described. Behaviors that may increase risk of malpractice suits and ways to improve patient care and communication to avoid lawsuits are also described.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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MPs debate agency nurse rights
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The benefits of the private member's bill, which on being passed will allow the agency nurses to compare themselves with the full-time staff employed in the same work is discussed.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2008
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Supplementary prescribing for the elective surgical patient
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The types of medications that nurses are allowed to prescribe for patients undergoing elective surgery in the United Kingdom are described.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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