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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.
