title: Is your statement writing up to scratch?
abstract: Patients now have a willingness to litigate when things go wrong with their care. One day you may have to write a statement for the purpose of forming a defence in a clinical negligence claim. A well written statement can be an excellent defence against allegations. John Beesley, AfPP's Lead Professional Officer, outlines guidance and best practice for statement writing.
authors: John
authors: J
authors: Beesley
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking; D004282:Documentation / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009737:Nursing Records / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000592:standards; D012308:Risk Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom; D014956:Writing / Q000592:standards*