A very small percentage of patients admitted to acute care hospitals suffer serious harm from healthcare errors. Few people who suffer harm complain, and most complaints are resolved by local healthcare mechanisms. This means a majority of errors are not dealt with through the legal system.
The Cruel Lesson of a Single Medical Mistake_ Guest Ess.pdf
Read the above article and reflect on the RaDonda Vaught case. Answer the following question and include the rationalization for your conclusion.
Should nurses be held legally liable for their mistakes?
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