Documentation For Nurses: A Basic Guide To Avoid Litigation

Course overview

The Medical Record of a patient is a legal document that can carry ramifications not only for the patient, but for each and every healthcare provider who has a signature on any piece of paper in the chart. Therefore, any error in documentation can lead to injury for the patient or further legal trouble for the nurse down the road. This course discusses the concepts of medical record, professional negligence, and what errors to avoid in documentation.