Assignment: RESEARCH PAPER INSTRUCTIONS
In the Research Paper, you will apply the sources from your Annotated Bibliography (and others you may find subsequent to submitting the Annotated Bibliography) to describe the current state of malpractice in healthcare and how healthcare professionals respond to and defend against allegations of malpractice.
Address specifically the issues raised by acknowledgement and apology in malpractice lawsuits:
• Injured patients often suebecause they want anexplanation of what happened, and an apology for the injuries.
• Statements by the healthcare professional that could be perceived as admissions can create legal liability in formal litigation.
• Some state laws, and some methods of alternative dispute resolution, help enable the apology without the liability.
Your paper must examine these issues and explain what options you would recommend, supported by your research and analysis. The final paper must include at least 4 scholarly sourcesother than the Reading & Study materials and the Bible, cited in text and in a reference list. You must also integrate biblical analysis of the topic into the paper.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.