Nurses' liability in doctor-nurse relationships.
An exploration of the concepts of professional liability and its application to nursing, with particular emphasis on civil liability. It defines the concept of vicarious liability and explains its origins and purpose. The issue of personal liability and when this is applicable to the nurse is also addressed. A significant part of the discussion confronts the issue of liability in doctor-nurse relationships in clinical practice.
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D001315:Australia; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007884:Legislation, Nursing; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*