As nurses, we've all learned this phrase: not documented, not done. The phrase implies that if the caregiver didn't document all aspects of care, the care wasn't performed. This phrase has been a boon to plaintiffs until recently. I'm now seeing plaintiffs file lawsuits claiming that documentation was done, but the care wasn't actually performed. There's a simple reason for this change in approach by plaintiffs. And there are some big implications for expert, in-house, and independent legal nurse consultants. Read More.
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