title: The duty of care 2: risk assessment and risk management.
abstract: In this second article in the series, the issue of risk assessment and management, in the context of a recent case, is revisited. The case in question is outlined in the previous article 'Compliance with directives and protocols'.
authors.affiliation: Nursing Law and Politics, Faculty of Health, London South Bank University, UK.
authors.forename: Suzanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fullbrook
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012308:Risk Management / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006113:United Kingdom