Sexual Harassment at Work
A nurse in a VA facility files a complaint against a clinician, which ends with a criminal conviction.
All articles by Ann W. Latner, JD
Should a “do not resuscitate” tattoo on an unconscious patient be honored?
A patient presented with COPD, diabetes, and atrial fibrillation and was found to have a large tattoo across his chest reading, “DO NOT RESUSCITATE,” followed by his signature.
A dosage change over the phone
A clinician makes a dosage change for a patient during a telephone call, which leads to a lawsuit.
Clinicians in a contract dispute
Two NPs in practice together end up in court after one loses her license.
A patient commits murder
A nurse practitioner is sued by her patient’s children after their mother is murdered.
Fired after violating a patient’s privacy
A nurse notifies other clinicians that a patient is positive for hepatitis C.
The importance of good notetaking
Taking good notes is one of the most important steps a clinician can take to reduce the risk of a lawsuit.
Birth control leads to a blood clot
A patient presents with chest pain 6 weeks after beginning use of a contraceptive device.
Fired for refusing vaccination
A clinician files a lawsuit against her employer after being fired for refusing Tdap immunization.
A nurse fired for falling asleep on the job
After a nurse is fired for falling asleep at her job at a hospital, she claims that it was in retaliation for taking time off under the FMLA.
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