The Nurse Is Accused of Malpractice by a Client

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is accused of malpractice by a client. List the order in which the steps of the litigation process will occur (use all options) . 1) The basis for the claim is determined to be appropriate and timely with all elements of liability present.
2) All parties named as defendants (nurses, physicians, health care agency) , as well as insurance companies and attorneys, work toward a fair settlement.
3) Trial takes place; both sides present their evidence and arguments.
4) The case is presented to a malpractice arbitration panel. The panel's decision is either accepted or rejected, in which case a complaint is filed in trial court.
5) Pretrial discovery activities occur: review of medical records and depositions of plaintiff, defendants, and witnesses.
6) The defendants contest allegations.

• A) 2, 3, 4, 1, 5, 3
• B) 1, 2, 4, 6, 5, 3
• C) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
• D) 2, 6, 5, 3, 1, 4

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