"Ladies & gentlemen of the jury, I present... the nursing documentation".
You wake up in a cold sweat after dreaming that you're the defendant in a medical malpractice case. The plaintiff's lawyer was about to point out the flaws and gaps in your documentation. Thankful it was only a dream, you vow to make sure your charting is up to snuff. No matter how skilled a nurse you are, poor nursing documentation will undermine your credibility if you're ever involved in a lawsuit. Read this article for practical guidelines that will not only improve patient care, but also help shield you from legal fallout if something goes wrong despite your best efforts.
Austin
Sally
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia, USA.