The nurse is accused of malpractice by a client. List the order in which the steps of the litigation process will occur (use small 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.
A) 2, 3, 4, 1, 5, 3
B) 1, 2, 4, 6, 5, 3
C) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
D) 2, 6, 5, 3, 1, 4