title: Understanding malpractice: a guide for nephrology nurses.
abstract: Malpractice and disciplinary actions against nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers demonstrate a gradual escalation in the number of cases involving both non-specialized registered nurses and advanced practice nurses. In advocating for the nephrology nursing community, nurses must understand the process and impact of malpractice. This education begins with a familiarization of legal terms, demystifying the steps of litigation, and exploring the emotional aftermath of a lawsuit.
authors.affiliation: University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, USA.
authors.forename: Kristin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Larson
authors.forename: Rowena
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Elliott
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D008318:Malpractice / Q000191:economics; D009398:Nephrology; D009726:Nurses; D000078329:Workforce