Understanding Nurse Malpractice in Tennessee: Your Guide to Legal Action When you or a loved one enters a hospital, clinic, or any healthcare facility in Tennessee, you place immense trust in the medical professionals there. Nurses, in particular, are often the frontline caregivers, responsible for a significant portion of patient interaction, monitoring, and direct care. While the vast majority of nurses are dedicated, highly skilled professionals, there are unfortunate instances where their actions, or inactions, fall below the accepted standard of care, leading to serious patient harm. This is what we refer to as nurse malpractice, and understanding your rights in Tennessee is crucial if you believe you’ve been a victim. What Constitutes Nurse Malpractice? Nurse malpractice, a specific type of medical malpractice, occurs when a nurse's professional negligence results in injury or death to a patient. It's not simply about an undesirable outcome; it's ...