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Miscommunication the Leading Cause of Malpractice Lawsuits Against Nurses

By Chris Rokosh RN, Legal Nurse Consultant, CEO and Founder of Connect Medical Legal Experts

This article is the first of four in a series exploring the most common nursing negligence issues in Canada.
Miscommunication the Leading Cause of Malpractice Lawsuits Against Nurses

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