The hospital-employed nurse volunteered to assist with physical examinations for athletes at the local high school. How does this situation affect the nurse's hospital malpractice insurance?

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Rationale 1: Many hospital liability insurance policies have limited coverage and cover employees only while they are performing work as hospital employees.
Rationale 2: As a volunteer, the most likely situation is that the nurse is not covered by any insurance, unless a private insurance policy is in effect.
Rationale 3: The school most likely covers only its own employees.
Rationale 4: There is no indication that volunteer work will not result in lawsuit.

The Hospital-Employed Nurse Volunteered to Assist with Physical Examinations for Athletes