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Concept Analysis: Malpractice and Modern‐Day Nursing Practice
Author(s) -
Weld Konstantine Keian,
Garmon Bibb Sandra C.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
nursing forum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.618
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1744-6198
pISSN - 0029-6473
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6198.2009.00121.x
Subject(s) - malpractice , nursing , nursing practice , psychology , medicine , political science , law
TOPIC. The concept of malpractice can mean different things depending upon the context in which the term is used. This can lead to confusion about the standard of care required for nurses engaged in modern‐day nursing practice.PURPOSE. This paper examines the attributes and characteristics of the concept of malpractice using Walker and Avant's (2005) eight‐step methodology.SOURCES OF INFORMATION. CINAHL, PubMed, and PsychINFO.CONCLUSIONS. Exposure to malpractice liability is an unfortunate consequence of modern‐day nursing practice. An understanding of malpractice will assist nurses in identifying situations that may expose them to legal liability and hopefully lead to improved patient care.