Nurse Practitioner Charting and Liability Analysis - Rebecca Paschall with Pat Iyer

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With the increasing number of nurse practitioners, we find a comparable increase in malpractice suits in which they’re involved. Rebecca Paschall, who is both a nurse practitioner and a legal nurse consultant, shares crucial information for LNCs evaluating the work of a nurse practitioner.

While her comments focus mainly on office settings, Rebecca describes how often valuable information may come from those who observed medical errors being played out in hospital settings. A statement by a spouse, roommate, or staff member may provide essential documentation in a case.

In evaluating an NP's documentation for office visits, it's essential to read the notes thoroughly. Using the example of severe heartburn, Rebecca describes the optimal steps to take to exclude other possible diagnoses. What kinds of tests are done? Is the patient advised to go to the ER under certain conditions? Is a follow up visit scheduled?

The LNC also wants to see whether the NP is relying solely on standard templates. How much detail does the practitioner put into the notes? Do various elements of the notes agree with each other?

This podcast is filled with critical information not only about what an LNC needs to look for in medical documentation but also how careful, thorough, and accurate charting can protect an NP from legal action.

• How can an LNC best handle omissions and conflicting reports?
• Why is it so important to read all of the documentation about a case?
• What is a SOAP note?
• What are some common areas for litigation in the case of a nurse practitioner?
• Why should nurse practitioners be cautious in the use of templates?

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Be sure to check out these related videos on this topic: Rebecca's first podcast is at this link:    • Nurse Practitioner Liability Hot Spots - R...   where she discusses some common sources of liability. And watch Nurse Practitioner Arlene Wright at this link:    • Nurse Practitioner Malpractice Liability -...  

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