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Sunday, October 30, 2011

Third Step To Avoid Medical Malpractice

Question Authority?

Okay not always but if a physician fails to act when your patient is in distress contact your supervisor.

Follow the chain of command until the problem is resolved. Aoiding confrontation may seem like the easiest path to take but remember if you don't it could cost you your license.

Source:
Stein, T. (2000). More patients are naming nurses in malpractice suits. Retrieved from http://www.nurseweek.com/features/00-05/malpract.html

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