What Constitutes Negligence and Malpractice in Nursing?
Negligence in nursing occurs when a nurse fails to provide the standard of care that a reasonably prudent nurse would provide under similar circumstances. Malpractice is a type of negligence where the care provided falls significantly below the accepted standards, resulting in harm to the patient. Examples include: - Administering the wrong medication dosage. - Failing to monitor a patient's condition adequately. - Not following established protocols for patient care.
