Introduction to the law.
OBJECTIVE
To provide an introduction to the legal concepts that are involved in negligence suits involving oncology nurses.


METHODS
Medline, Lexis, Westlaw, legal literature and texts.


CONCLUSIONS
To avoid liability and guard against negligence or malpractice suits, the oncology nurse must be aware of the legal responsibilities of each aspect of the nursing role.


CONCLUSIONS
Protecting yourself against medical malpractice begins by understanding terms and concepts that are essential in instituting legal action against the nurse and incorporating the appropriate risk reduction practices into daily practice.
Ganschow
Jaime R
JR
Northern Illinois University, College of Law, DeKalb, IL, USA.
D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*