What Actions Constitute Negligence or Malpractice?
Negligence occurs when a nurse fails to provide the standard of care that a reasonably prudent nurse would provide in similar circumstances, resulting in harm to the patient. Malpractice, a type of negligence, involves professional misconduct or failure to meet professional standards. Examples include medication errors, failure to monitor a patient's condition, and inadequate communication. Nurses must maintain competence and adhere to established protocols to avoid negligence and malpractice.
