Published Jul 29, 2007
NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN
10 Articles; 18,928 Posts
ask the experts about legal/professional issues for advanced practice nurses
from medscape nurses
[color=#004c88]how do i protect myself from a noncompliant patient?
.....who decides to sue because of a poor outcome related to his/her noncompliance?
carolyn buppert offers guidance. ...
expert viewpoint, medscape nurses, december 2005
traumaRUs, MSN, APRN
88 Articles; 21,268 Posts
I work with a very noncompliant patient base: chronic hemodialysis patients. I practice strong defensive communication...stating and providing copies of written and verbal instructions, what happens if they decide to not follow my instructions. If I notify a physician, I also chart that.
In order to get better compliance, it is imperative that you establish a relationship with any patients: they must trust your judgement and they must also "buy-into" the care you want to provide.