Q: I am new to long-term care. Do I need malpractice insurance? I’ve seen a lot of intimidating ads on TV so I’m wondering about it. What do you think I should do? A: Well, do you need insurance to ...

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are sometimes offered jobs that could be filled by a registered nurse (RN). In those positions, NPs are not expected to diagnose, order tests or treatments, or prescribe ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Nurse practitioner and attorney who specializes in the legal issues affecting medical practices and nurse practitioners. Buppert is the author of Nurse Practitioner's Business Practice and Legal Guide ...

Nurses in North Carolina may need to purchase or upgrade their malpractice insurance after a recent ruling by the state Supreme Court. Last month, the court ruled nurses can be sued for following ...

Malpractice insurance is professional liability insurance specific to fields where mistakes can cause bodily harm or serious legal consequences. It’s most often required for doctors, nurses, dentists, ...

Is malpractice insurance the same as professional liability insurance? Malpractice insurance, professional liability insurance (also called professional indemnity insurance), and errors and omissions ...

Malpractice insurance, professional liability insurance (also called professional indemnity insurance), and errors and omissions (also called E&O insurance) are closely related. But what should you ...