Nurse Practitioner's Legal Reference provides simple explanations of complex legal topics, reliable advice from legal experts, and concise information on how to apply the law to the NP's daily practiceuin a single, practical resource. Written by leading nurse attorneys who specialize in nursing and nurse practitioner health care law, this book covers topics specific to NPs, including their role in private practice, prescriptive authority, credentialing, managed care, employment agreements, and reimbursement issues. Other topics include the most common causes of lawsuits against NPs, professional liability coverage, and how to respond to a malpractice summons. More than 100 court cases expand on key concepts discussed in the main text. A glossary of legal and ethical terms, a general index, a court citation index, and several helpful appendices also are included
