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Is it appropriate for a RN to question or refuse lawful orders and what might be the legal and moral issues arising out of the refusal?
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Posted over 4 years ago Is it appropriate for a RN to question or refuse lawful orders and what might be the legal and moral issues arising out of the refusal? |
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| Posted over 4 years ago Huh? NOt sure I know what the question is here. |
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| Posted over 4 years ago If you carry out an order that you feel will harm a patient, you may be held legally liable. We cannot hide behind MD orders any more. You are responsible for what you carry out. Document your refusal with reasons. |
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| Posted over 4 years ago So true Lawyer RN but on the other end of the spectrum if you refuse an order and harm comes to the patient because of it you could still be held liable. You would have to be more specific about the order being refused and why. It is always ok to question any order but before you refuse it make sure refusing is appropriate and not harmful to the patient. |
