Alexis P. Theriault, Esq

In March 2022, former registered nurse RaDonda Vaught was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and abuse of an impaired adult. On May 13, she was sentenced to 3 years supervised probation. What does this mean for nurses, especially during a nursing shortage?

We asked a lawyer to walk us through the things healthcare professionals can do to prevent potential malpractice claims -- and, if a claim has been made, how to prepare your defense. Here's what she shared with us.