Public Law
There are several types of public law, including constitutional, statutory, administrative, and criminal law. 1. refers to the rights, privileges, and responsib… Private Law
Private law, also referred to as , focuses on the rights, responsibilities, and legal relationships between private citizens. Civil law typically invol… Examples of Intentional and Unintentional Torts
Assault and Battery
Assault and battery are intentional torts. is defined as intentionally putting another person in reasonable apprehensi… Duty
In the work environment, a duty is created when the nurse accepts responsibility for a patient and establishes a nurse-patient relationship. This generally occ… Breach of Duty
The second element of malpractice is breach of duty. After a plaintiff has established the first element in a malpractice suit, that the nurse owed a duty … Cause
The third element of malpractice is cause. After the plaintiff has established the nurse owed a duty to a patient and then breached that duty, they must th… Harm
The fourth element of malpractice is harm. In a civil lawsuit, after a plaintiff has established the nurse owed a duty to the patient and breache… Implications For Nurses
Nurses can reduce their liability exposure by following these principles: 1. Practicing according to current standards of practice. 2. Maintaining professional liabi… 