This case sets a chilling precedent in that it leaves the caregiver open to liability. It releases the managed care organization at the expense of the nurse or physician. This may be subject to change in the coming years. Recently, and more ominously for the managed care industry, malpractice plaintiffs have had some success with two legal theories. Nurse Assesses Patient Incorrectly, MD Not Called.
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