History of Suicide attempts and fibromyalgia

Learning activity: the patient had a history of suicide attempts and fibromyalgia. the doctor treated the patient for 6 months for fibromyalgia and depression. the patient took all her dad’s meds and OD and is now a total care patient in a nursing home. parents want to sue for malpractice.

Question:

How might the medical outcome and legal liability of this case have been different if the APN had consulted with a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist colleague?