The Ethics and Legalities of Medication Error Disclosure

*Consider the ethical implications of disclosure and nondisclosure.
*Research federal and state laws for advanced practice nurses. *Reflect on the legal implications of disclosure and nondisclosure for you and the health clinic.
*Consider what you would do as the advanced practice nurse in this scenario including whether or not you would disclose your error.
*Review the Institute for Safe Medication Practices website in the Learning Resources. Consider the process of writing prescriptions. Think about strategies to avoid medication errors.

**Write a 3-page paper that addresses the following:
-Explain the ethical and legal implications of disclosure and nondisclosure. Be sure to reference laws specific to your state.
-Describe what you would do as the advanced practice nurse in this scenario including whether or not you would disclose your error. Provide your rationale.
-Explain the process of writing prescriptions including strategies to minimize medication errors.

***Use current resources of less than 5years old.

Anderson, P., & Townsend, T. (2010). Medication errors: Don’t let them happen to you. American Nurse Today, 5(3), 23–28. Retrieved from
http://www.americannursetoday.com/assets/0/434/436/440/6276/6334/6350/6356/8b8dac76-6061-4521-8b43-d0928ef8de07.pdf

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