Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide, 8th Edition

Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide, 8th Edition is a practical and comprehensive resource for current and aspiring nurse practitioners (NPs). Drawing on extensive experience as both a nurse practitioner and a practicing healthcare attorney, this guide explains complex legal, business, ethical, and professional issues affecting modern NP practice in a clear and accessible format.

The Eighth Edition addresses essential topics including NP competencies, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, primary and acute care practice, medical bioethics, malpractice, health policy, controlled-substance prescribing, clinical performance measures, electronic health records, insurance reimbursement, employment contracts, and private practice.

Key Features

• Explains legal and business issues relevant to nurse practitioners

• Covers NP competencies and professional responsibilities

• Examines how the DNP degree relates to nurse practitioner practice

• Discusses differences between primary care and acute care NPs

• Defines important medical bioethics terminology

• Reviews malpractice cases and practical lessons for NPs

• Addresses emerging healthcare policy issues

• Discusses prescribing opioids and controlled substances

• Covers clinical performance measures and electronic health records

• Explores insurance reimbursement and denied patient claims

• Explains key considerations when reviewing employment contracts

• Covers legal considerations for starting a private practice

• Discusses when an NP should consult a physician

• Useful for practicing NPs, NP students, employers, healthcare facilities, and attorneys

Ideal For

Nurse practitioners, DNP students, nursing students, healthcare employers, medical practice managers, healthcare attorneys, and professionals involved in advanced nursing practice.

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