As a part of a malpractice case, the hospital has decided to bring an indemnity claim against a nurse. What is the implication to the nurse?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. The nurse should obtain a private lawyer.
2. The nurse will have to pay monetary damages to the hospital if the hospital wins the claim.
3. The nurse is required to disclose patient information that the patient believed would be kept confidential between the nurse and the patient.
4. The hospital is released from paying monetary damages to the nurse.
5. The hospital attorney has identified the work practices implicated in the incident causing the lawsuit.
1,2
Rationale: The filing of an indemnity claim also means the nurse should obtain a private lawyer as the hospital is now suing the nurse.
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