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5 Risk Control Considerations as Nurse Practitioners’ Scope of Practice Expands

Minority Nurse

Courts increasingly recognize NPs as independent providers, which affects how liability is assigned in medical malpractice cases. The report also found that the distribution of malpractice claims against NPs involving diagnosis-related allegations rose from 32.8% to 35.3% (CNA & NSO, 2022). to 35.3% (CNA & NSO, 2022).

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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

According to “The 2022 Nurse Practitioner Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report: 5th Edition,” claims again nurse practitioners (NPs) are rising. NSO’s & CNA’s report entitled, The 2022 Nurse Practitioner Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report: 5th Edition , revealed that aging services claims increased from 17.2

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Understanding Medical Malpractice in Delaware: A Guide for Nurses

American Nurse

Patient safety is paramount, and yet, despite best efforts, medical malpractice incidents can lead to potential legal repercussions. This article aims to educate Delaware nurses about the elements of medical malpractice. This article aims to educate Delaware nurses about the elements of medical malpractice.

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What you need to understand about Medicare cuts

Nurse Practitioners in Business

a year, and the next one, our annual webinar on the upcoming CMS changes, is coming up on November 17, 2022. I’ll also remind you to keep your eyes posted as Don does webinars with us a few times. These webinars are free, and of course, replays are available when you register. Now, let’s hear from Don.

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Nuclear Verdicts in Obstetrics Show the Risk of Malpractice Claims — What Are the Root Causes?

Relias

One of the most pressing issues today is the rise of “nuclear verdicts” in obstetrics — staggering malpractice awards that exceed $10 million. In 2022, a Georgia verdict awarded $30 million in a case where the baby’s heart rate went unmonitored for a critical period during labor.

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What Happens When Nurses Allegedly Fake Their Credentials

Daily Nurse

Depending on the unique facts of the case, and state law, healthcare facilities that employed these nurses could face medical malpractice actions from patients who these individuals treated. There are potential liability issues on both the employer and individual sides. What most surprised you about this scheme?

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Jill Fallows Macaluso Esq., RN

Penn Nursing

She says, “I knew with my nursing and law background that I could work in health care administration, medical malpractice, a law firm, or a pharmaceutical company, but that really only scratches the surface. Successful nurses are everywhere.”