Nurse Reports Winkler Doctor
THE STORY: A jury in Andrews acquitted a former Kermit nurse who was indicted after she reported a Winkler County doctor to the state medical board for questionable practices.
THE LINK: http://www.oaoa.com/news/nurse-42926-trial-county.html
THE POLL: Do you think nurses will be discouraged from reporting doctors despite the verdict?
>> Yes, you can’t “unring” the bell and the damage has been done.: 63 percent (12 votes)
>> No, nurses know it’s their duty to look out for their patients.: 37 percent (7 votes)
>> tincup56: “Victory for the people against the corrupt legal system,,wise choice to pick trial by jury ,,,NEVER by the judge.”
>> odessa50: “A victory for nurses who truly look out for their patients’ safety and well-being. It’s unfortunate this trial could cause many other to be fearful to do the same.”
