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Legal Issues in Nursing Series: Four Factors Necessary to Prove Nursing Negligence

Document Type: Video

Overview

Learn what evidence a patient needs to prove medical malpractice. Duty, breach, injury, and causation are the four factors considered in a malpractice case.

In this video, learn more about these four factors and have the opportunity to examine two separate case studies.

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.