title: Phlebotomy tools of the trade: part 5: protecting yourself from phlebotomy-related lawsuits.
authors.forename: Dennis J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Ernst
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ernst
mesh_terms: D005542:Forearm / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation; D006470:Hemorrhage; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018962:Phlebotomy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000592:standards*; D014474:Unconsciousness