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Nurse Case Study: Alleged failure to assess and monitor teen patient’s pulmonary status

A male patient in his mid-teens arrived at his pediatrician at 5:11 p.m. with complaints of difficulty breathing.

Don't cross the line: respecting professional boundaries.

At best, nurses and patients develop a special bond based on trust, compassion, and mutual respect.

Nurse Case Study: Alleged failure to assess and monitor teen patient’s pulmonary status

A male patient in his mid-teens arrived at his pediatrician at 5:11 p.m. with complaints of difficulty breathing.

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Family NP allegedly failed to assess and monitor patient, resulting in death

A female in her late 70s was a long-term patient of our insured nurse practitioner (NP) and of the family practice where the NP worked.

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Failure to counsel patient on risks of noncompliance

This case involves a family nurse practitioner (NP), her business (a women’s health clinic), and employees that specialized in gynecology and hormone therapy.