Analysis of national medical malpractice diagnosis-related claims involving nurses highlights their role in the diagnostic process.

Researchers analyzed the malpractice claims related to diagnosis (n = 139) and physiologic monitoring (n = 647) naming nurses as the primary responsible party from 2007 to 2016 in Candello.

Researchers concluded that raising system-wide awareness of the critical role and responsibility of nurses in the diagnostic process and enhancing nurses' knowledge and skill to fulfill those responsibilities are essential to improving diagnosis.

Read the full-text editorial published in the peer-review journal, Journal of Patient Safety

Evidence That Nurses Need to Participate in Diagnosis: Lessons from Malpractice Claims

Gleason KT, Jones R, Rhodes C, Greenberg P, Harkless G, Goeschel C, Cahill M, Graber M.  Evidence that nurses need to participate in diagnosis: Lessons from malpractice claims. Journal of Patient Safety. March 25, 2020 - Volume Publish Ahead of Print - Issue -doi: 10.1097/PTS.0000000000000621 (Subscription may be required.)