“Standards of Care” and “Standards of Practice”
The terms ‘standards of care’ and ‘standards of practice’ are synonymous and used interchangeably. The term ‘standard of care’ refers to the provision of care services in a manner that is consistent with care whereas the term ‘standard of practice’ in the field of nursing refers to the professional activities related to the provision of care under state law by each state’s nurse practice act. This reflective assessment explores what