title: Issues in liability insurance and the nursing consultant.
abstract: Since the number of lawsuits involving consultants has increased in recent years, it is important for clinical nurse specialists to be aware of the causes for these lawsuits and to protect themselves from the possibility of litigation. Maintaining open communication with clients, using an evaluation tool as a means for ensuring quality, drawing up a legal contract, and carrying adequate liability insurance are four important ways to protect oneself from the possibility of legal action.
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Reinert
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Buck
mesh_terms: D003284:Contract Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D007351:Insurance, Liability / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States