Nurses in the Courtroom: Cases and Commentary for Concerned Professionals - Barbara E. Calfee - Paperback

Are you curious about what happens when a nurse enters the courtroom? Do you want to know why nurses get involved in litigation? Would you like to find out what situations force nurses to sue others? NURSES IN THE COURTROOM highlights significant litigation involving nurses from the mid-80s up to the present time. Over 175 cases are discussed in an easy-to-read format. First, the facts of each case are presented along with the issue before the court & their verdict. Then, the author presents her commentary on how the suit could have been avoided & what lessons should be learned. This book will have particular appeal to nurses, nurse administrators, nurse educators & nurse attorneys. NURSES IN THE COURTROOM focuses on cases which resulted from alleged nursing malpractice, unfair labor practices against nurses, licensure, disputes, criminal violations & much more. The reader will be amazed to discover the incredible situations that bring nurses, lawyers, judges & juries together in one room! In addition, NURSES IN THE COURTROOM will be annually supplemented through a subscription service, if the reader desires, so that the most current legal disputes involving nurses are available for reference. This book is a must for any library serving the nursing profession as well as campus libraries endeavoring to provide appropriate nursing texts. To order: (216) 292-8500.Calfee, Barbara E. is the author of 'Nurses in the Courtroom: Cases and Commentary for Concerned Professionals - Barbara E. Calfee - Paperback' with ISBN 9780963354020 and ISBN 0963354027.