Nurse's Casebook: Tales of Mystery, Mishap, and Missed Diagnoses

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the lecture on nursing practice, medical malpractice cases, and lessons learned from patient care.

Nurse's Casebook

A collection of real-world malpractice cases developed from the podcast series 'Scrubs and Subpoenas' that offers insights into nursing practice.

Malpractice

Professional negligence by act or omission by a healthcare provider in which the treatment provided deviates from accepted standards of practice.

Clinical Judgment

The ability of healthcare providers to assess patient conditions and decide on the best course of action based on evidence and personal expertise.

Differential Diagnosis

A systematic method used by healthcare providers to identify a disease or condition by listing possible options and ruling them out based on clinical findings.

Sepsis

A life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to infection causes injury to its tissues and organs.

Bowel Perforation

A serious condition that occurs when a hole forms in the wall of the intestine, leading to leakage of intestinal contents into the abdominal cavity.

Vascular Surgery

A surgical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the blood vessels.

Topical Corticosteroid

Anti-inflammatory medications applied to the skin for treating various skin conditions.

Patient Advocacy

The act of standing up for patients' rights and interests, ensuring they receive appropriate care and their needs are addressed.

EHR (Electronic Health Record)

A digital version of a patient's paper chart that contains medical history, diagnoses, treatments, and medications.