6 elements of malpractice. – Flashcards
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Duty
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the nurse must have a relationship with the client that involves providing care and following an acceptable standard of care.
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Breach of duty
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standard of care that is expected in the specific situation but that the nurse did not observe.
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Foreseeability
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a link must exist between the nurses act and the injury that was suffered.
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Causation
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must be proved that the harm occurred as a direct result of the nurses failure to follow the standard of care.
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Harm or Injury
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the client must demonstrate some type of harm or injury. physical, financial, emotional
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Damages
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nurse is held liable for damages that may be compensated.
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State board of nursing
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Who sets and enforces the 6 elements of malpractice?
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Negligence
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misconduct or practice that is below the standard expected of an ordinary, reasonable, and prudent person
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Malpractice
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professional negligence, occurred while working.
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Assault
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an attempt or threat to touch another person unjustifiably
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Battery
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the willful touching of a person that may or may not cause harm.
