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Overview of Nursing Errors (Part A)

When it comes to medial malpractice cases, most of us tend to think about doctor and surgeon errors. However a nursing error can also lead to devastating consequences. Any medical professional who is charged with the care of a patient has a duty to ensure the patient is well taken care of. Negligence of a patient can lead to the need for a Chicago medical malpractice lawsuit.

Overview of Nursing Care

Nursing care is an important component when a patient is being medically treated. Nurses are expected to provide a high standard of care to their patients. Nurses serve as the bridge between patient and doctor, so good communication and attention to detail are important.

Nurses carry a lot of responsibility. Nursing care may include dispensing medication and monitoring the patient, so there is no room for a nursing error to occur. Both of these responsibilities require skill and training. If a patient lacks proper nursing care they may be at risk of injury or illness.

Overview of Nursing Errors

There are a number of things that can go wrong when a nurse is negligent. A nursing error can not only lead to a serious injury or illness but it can also lead to accidental death.

Listed below are some of the nursing errors that may occur: 

  • dispensing the wrong type of medication;
  • administering the wrong dosage of medication;
  • failure to properly monitor a patient;
  • procedural/surgical errors;
  • failure to properly communicate (with the patient and/or doctor);
  • poorly written charts/records/notes; and
  • incorrectly using a medical device. 

A nursing error can lead to devastating consequences. Nurses and other medical professionals are trusted to do everything they can to take proper care of a patient. When a nurse fails to give quality care it can lead to not only physical injuries but emotional injuries as well. Filing a medical malpractice lawsuit with the help of a Chicago medical malpractice attorney may help you recover damages after a nursing error.

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