Author Description
THE NURSE'S LIABILITY FOR MALPRACTICE is a programmed (self-contained course) text designed to teach nurses about their legal liability for acts of malpractice. The presentation of up-to-date, authoritative information, the simple format, the inclusion of a wide variety of nursing practice situations in different settings (hospitals, home health, and long-term care facilities) make this text the most relevant, practical, and useful nursing malpractice text available.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the legal parameters of nursing practice to define the scope of professional liability for malpractice. Author Eli P. Bernzweig utilizes a programmed learning framework to translate complex legal statutes into actionable knowledge for nursing professionals. The book systematically addresses the intersection of clinical decision-making and legal accountability, providing a structured approach to risk management in various healthcare environments.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Legal definitions of malpractice and negligence in nursing
- Programmed learning modules for self-paced instruction
- Case-based scenarios across hospital, home health, and long-term care settings
Scope Limits
- Does not provide specific legal counsel for individual active litigation
- Does not cover international nursing law outside of the primary jurisdiction
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as a foundational resource for nursing education regarding legal risk management. Readers frequently note the clarity of the programmed format, which simplifies dense legal concepts for clinical practitioners.
Page Count:
319
Publication Date:
1981-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070050589
ISBN-13:
9780070050587
Reference
Nursing
Professional Liability
Medical Law
Healthcare Administration