Nursing and Business Law

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This paper explains that the primary concerns with regards to legal and ethical issues surrounding the interviewee's career choice relate to ethical considerations, the legal system, and administrative regulations. The author points out that there is an increased incidence of worry and concern over malpractice claims, which has led to many nurses practicing defensive care with overly conservative treatment, rather than preventive and supportive care. The paper relates that this interview confirmed that nurses in the field are having a difficult time coping with increased demands on the scope of their duties, which brings about ethical issues in the medical community, because, in many situations, it impacts a nurse's ability to provide optimal and direct patient care.

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Interview Synopsis
Conclusions

From the Paper:

"One of the first topics discussed were the challenges facing nurses in today's economy. Based on an analysis of the economy in general and the current status of nursing within the United States, among the primary considerations legally and administratively for a majority of nurses, as confirmed by the interview include: Inadequate staffing, mandatory overtime and associated scheduling practices, ethical questions, occupational hazards and burn out. All of these issues have potential legal pitfalls."

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