Litigation and Prenatal Nursing

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This paper discusses litigation in the health care profession. Specifically, it discusses the rising trend of litigation against both doctors and nurses, with a higher rate of litigation against nurses. The paper discusses some of the possible reasons for this increase in recent years, focusing on the patient's increased awareness of their rights and improved technology.

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"Litigation involving nurses is a significantly lower problem than lawsuits involving doctors. However, the present trend illustrates growing litigation in both professions. One reason for this is that the patient is more sophisticated with an awareness of rights. Many determinants contribute to litigation, one of the main factors being technology. In all cases of litigation, a common denominator has been identified as a poor caring relationship between nurse and patient. Negligence is the most common charge against nurses, and collaboration is often present."

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