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Negligence: Failure to exercise
that degree of care that a reasonable person would exercise under the
same circumstances. When that failure causes another person to suffer an
injury or financial loss, that person may be entitled to just
compensation through our civil justice system.
Nevirapine: A drug prescribed for
use in combination with other anti-HIV drugs. Nevirapine can cause a
severe rash in some patients. Reports have also associated nevirapine
with hepatotoxicity, a condition which can result in liver damage and
death.
Norplant: A contraceptive device
that is implanted in the patient, and provides birth control by
releasing active agents over time. Norplant has been associated with
side effects such as irregular menstrual bleeding, headache,
nervousness, depression, nausea, dizziness, skin rash, acne, change of
appetite, breast tenderness, weight gain, enlargement of the ovaries,
and excessive growth of body or facial hair.
Nursing malpractice: An
intentional act or negligence committed by a member of the nursing
profession that causes physical, financial, cognitive, emotional or
psychosocial damage to a patient under their care. Cases of nursing
malpractice commonly involve cases of nursing negligence. This type of
nursing malpractice is defined as a nursing professional's failure to
exact the degree of care, skill, and prudence that a reasonable
professional would under similar conditions.
Nursing Home Malpractice: Any
intentional act or negligence committed by a nursing home professional
which causes injury to residents.
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