Legal liabilities can lead to various consequences for nurses, including:
- Lawsuits: Legal actions can result in financial compensation to the patient and legal fees. - Professional Disciplinary Actions: Nurses can face disciplinary actions from regulatory bodies, including suspension or revocation of their nursing license. - Reputation Damage: Legal issues can damage a nurse’s professional reputation and career prospects. - Emotional Stress: Facing legal actions can be emotionally stressful and impact a nurse’s mental health and well-being.
