What Are the Implications of Negligence and Malpractice?
Negligence and malpractice are significant legal concerns in nursing. 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 is a form of negligence that involves professional misconduct or failure to meet professional standards. Both can lead to legal action and damage a nurse's career.
