Registered nurses working in today’s fast paced, high-tech health care environments are aware of their professional accountability and that, at some point, they may be involved in legal proceedings related to their practice. A civil lawsuit alleging negligence is the predominant concern nurses have when they turn their minds to this issue. There are, however,…
Read MoreKey terms we use in this InfoLAW: Plaintiff: the person or the organization who filed a civil lawsuit against someone else. Defendant: the person or the organization being sued in a civil lawsuit. What is defamation? The courts have defined a defamatory statement as one “…which tends to lower a person in the estimation of…
Read MoreSocial media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Tik Tok, YouTube, and LinkedIn allow us to communicate in real-time with “friends”, “followers” or the public. Nurses may use these sites as research and educational tools, for information sharing and as a way to network or socialize. Understanding the legal considerations involved in using social…
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