What are the Legal Implications of Negligence and Malpractice?
Negligence and malpractice are legal terms often associated with nursing practice. Negligence refers to the failure to provide the standard of care that a reasonably prudent nurse would offer in similar circumstances. Malpractice is a specific type of negligence involving professional misconduct or failure to exercise the necessary level of care, skill, or knowledge. Both can lead to legal actions, including lawsuits and disciplinary measures by the State Board of Nursing.
