The nurse is accused of malpractice by a client. List the order in which the steps of the litigation process will occur (use all options). 1) The basis for the claim is determined to be appropriate and timely with all elements of liability present.
2) All parties named as defendants (nurses, physicians, health care agency), as well as insurance companies and attorneys, work toward a fair settlement.
3) Trial takes place; both sides present their evidence and arguments.
4) The case is presented to a malpractice arbitration panel. The panel's decision is either accepted or rejected, in which case a complaint is filed in trial court.
5) Pretrial discovery activities occur: review of medical records and depositions of plaintiff, defendants, and witnesses.
6) The defendants contest allegations.

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The correct order starts with determining the basis of the claim (1), followed by all parties working toward a settlement (2). If unresolved, the case may be presented to an arbitration panel (4), then the defendants contest the allegations (6), leading to pretrial discovery activities (5), and finally, the trial (3).

The Nurse Is Accused of Malpractice by a Client