Medical malpractice lawsuits start 1 to 2 years after the adverse event occurred and finish several years after that. In this video, learn about:

• the multiple stages of a lawsuit
• the statute of limitations
• how it will be determined whether the nurse met the standard of care.

The Legal Issues in Nursing: Empowering Nurses with Medical Legal Knowledge 4-part educational series was developed for Licensed Practical Nurse members of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) by Chris Rokosh, RN, PNC(C), of Connect Medical Legal Experts.