title: With responsibility comes vulnerability.
abstract: The Medical Defence Union warns that as nurses take on more responsibilities, they are more vulnerable to complaints and clinical negligence cases. Advanced nurse practitioners are advised to work within their competence, communicate clearly and apologise when things go wrong.
authors.forename: Lynne
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pearce
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D006113:United Kingdom