Malpractice is sometimes referred to as "professional negligence." To establish the elements of malpractice, which of the following must be proven by the patient?
A. The patient must have been harmed as a result of the injury.
B. The patient must have paid for the health care services.
C. The patient must show evidence of malicious intent.
D. The patient must demonstrate personal accountability.
A
To establish the elements of malpractice, the patient or plaintiff must prove the following: (1) the nurse defendant owed a duty to the patient, (2) the nurse breached that duty, (3) the patient was injured because of the nurse's breach of duty, and (4) the patient has accrued damages as a result of the injury.
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