Clinical Standards In Medicine
Medical negligence litigators seek to establish which clinical standards are pertinent to their case, define what these clinical standards are, and then set out to demonstrate how the clinical standards were not followed.
Evaluating Hospital Corporate Responsibilities in Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice cases require stringent and comprehensive clinical review and attorneys always employ medical experts to review their cases. Often overlooked is the use of a hospital administration expert who can add significantly to the case by evaluating the corporate responsibilities of the hospital involved in the matter.
Your Med-Mal Expert – An Advocate for the Truth
In 1998, problems with my vision forced me to retire from the active practice of cardiac surgery.
Does The Employment Of Physician Assistants And Nurse Practitioners Increase Liability?
We assessed whether physician assistant (PA) and nurse practitioner (NP) utilization increases liability.
The Executive's Role In Malpractice Cases: Ethical As Well As Financial And Legal Factors Should Be Considered
Progress has been made on improving patient safety and reducing clinical mistakes, but errors happen and, in spite of everything, patients are still harmed.
Defensive Moves & Strategies To Avoid Medical Malpractice Suits In Primary Medical Care And Specialty Practice
In reviewing statistics from various states in the US on who gets hit the most with medical malpractice suits, the findings are that it is usually the specialists in Ob-Gyn, orthopedic surgery, and also physicians who specialize in cosmetic procedures. Ironically, most of these medical malpractice lawsuits can be prevented if only the physician pays particular attention to these known situations which most often leads to litigation.
Overview: The Process Of A Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Each lawsuit is different, and each state has different laws. In general, this is the process in Florida. Your case may proceed differently. We can break it down into 4 stages: investigation, pre-suit, suit, and post-verdict. The process takes months to years. Mediation (meeting with the other side to try to settle) can occur during any of the 3 later stages. It is very important, so we will discuss it here too.
Preparing And Winning Medical Negligence Cases: Gynecology
Good record keeping is not only good medical practice but can serve as a solid defense against claims which may or may not have merit. The record, whether in the hospital or in the office, should be a contemporaneous representation of all information relevant to the particular patient. This includes the history of the patient, physical examination, laboratory data, nursing notes, progress notes, etc.
