| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2662826 | The Journal for Nurse Practitioners | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A growing number of malpractice claims are being filed against nurse practitioners (NPs). The following synopsis, based on real events, presents the case of a morbidly obese patient with low back pain who appeared for treatment at the emergency department. The care provided to this patient is analyzed from a legal perspective so that advance practice nurses may improve the care provided to similar patients and avoid some practice pitfalls.
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Authors
Cindy Grandjean, Linda Wales,