Submit the completed assignment by 11:59 PM, Sunday of Module 4.

Overview:

Legal Issues in Nursing: In this assignment, you will write a 2 page paper on a legal issue that you have either experienced first hand, that you have been privy to, or that you have invented.  Relate the incident, how it could have been prevented, and how it was resolved.  You should have at least 2 references. This APA assignment is worth 15 points.

Suggestions:

Whistleblowing                                                Breach of confidentiality

Clinical judgment                                                         Inappropriate triage

Medication error                                                          Sentinal event

Lapse in communication                                             Substandard care

Lack of documentation

Fraud

False imprisonment

Assault or battery