Originally Posted by chewe
Recently I took over a patient's care only to have difficulty with the mother. There has been a complaint with false allegations. My question is, I know that these allegations are false. A rebuttal included hospital policy and procedures. I wonder if I should get malpractice insurance. If so, does anyone know a good one? Help, I am distraught over this matter, even though I have been told not to worry, I don't want all my years of struggling to become a nurse for nothing, especially since everyone involved with this family has had difficulties with this family [/COLOR] (
of course, due to protocal, this is not documented anywhere; things were done to appease them strictly off the record)
I am a firm believer in malpractice insurance for ALL nurses. You will receive different opinions on this subject, however.
Securing malpractice insurance now
after the alleged incident will not cover you for this incident.
NSO is a good company for just about all areas of nursing.
I do not understand your statement,
"A rebuttal included hospital policy and procedures".
If you truly believe this could turn into a potential litigation, you should put a retainer for an attorney now. You might should seek one anyway, just for advice.
Good luck!!
Siri, CRNP, CLNC, RLNC
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