Elements of malpractice, Duty or standard of care; (2)

Elements of malpractice

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There are four elements of malpractice. Each one must be considered separately and each of the four must be proven by the plaintiff's attorney in the event of a lawsuit. In a lawsuit against a nurse/nurse practitioner, the plaintiff's attorney must prove: (1) Duty or standard of care; (2) Breach of duty or breach of standard of care; (3) Causation; (4) Injury. Having said that, my task for you is: Discuss causation. As a new nurse practitioner (NP); what strategies will you use to avoid malpractice related to causation?

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