Question

After reading the article, answer the following questions:

There were 3 scenarios mentioned in the article that ended with a penalty.

1. Do you agree with the penalty(in each of the 3 scenarios) and why?

2. Do you disagree with the penalty(in each of the 3 scenarios) and why?

Article:

https://www.ncsbn.org/NSNA_Social_Media_Recommendations.pdf

Answer 1

Yes I agree with the penalty in 3 scenario of each as all are nursing malpractice as the are not allowed to do that

Medical malpractice is the breach of the duty of care by a medical provider or medical facility

Here are some examples of medical negligence that might lead to a lawsuit: Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis. Misreading or ignoring laboratory results. Unnecessary surgery. Surgical errors or wrong site surgery.

Today, nursing has evolved from a traditional role of exclusive nurturing and menial tasks to a contemporary practice of higher knowledge requirements, advanced technology utilization, and increased decision-making capabilities by intelligent, educated professionals. By attaining a professional status nurses are required to assume full responsibility for their actions, as increases in responsibility create increases in liability.

In an effort to practice safely, every nurse must not only possess a high degree of know-ledge and skill, but must also possess a basic understanding of the law and it's relationship to nursing practice. Awareness of potential liability forces nurses to evaluate their current practices and upgrade the quality of the care they provide, thus creating higher nursing standards. It is difficult to meet the appropriate standards legally required for a sound practice without knowing the exact nature of these responsibilities. Claiming incomprehension, inexperience, or lack of awareness of the legal aspects of nursing is never an acceptable defense in court.

Throughout your profession you will never personally experience an infliction so demoralizing, financially burdensome, or detrimental to your career as you would if you were to be named as a defendant in a malpractice lawsuit. You must do everything you possibly can to prevent this from happening. Information and education are your best guides. The end result of knowing the law, performing competently, and practicing within your legal boundaries is the delivery of the best possible nursing care in accordance with the highest standards of the profession. This is the goal of every nurse. It is also the way to avoid malpractice.