Nursing Care
/ˈnɜːrsɪŋ kɛər/
Definitions
- (n.) The professional care and services provided by nurses to patients, often within legal standards and regulations governing healthcare.
The hospital was found liable for inadequate nursing care that violated patient rights.
- (n.) Legal obligations and standards pertaining to the provision of nursing care, including duty of care and negligence issues.
Claims against the clinic focused on breaches in nursing care standards leading to patient harm.
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- nursing care
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "nursing care" encompasses both the clinical acts and the legal responsibilities of nurses; usage often involves liability and standards of care concepts.
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