Articles Tagged With: Malpractice
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Plaintiff Can Pursue Alternate Liability in Claim of Missed Cancer
This case is a lesson in the difference between joint and successive tortfeasors. A physician’s potential liability may be determined by this distinction.
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Malpractice During Cardiac Catheterization Results in Death, $4.36 Million Verdict
This case highlights both the direct and indirect liability in a medical malpractice action, particularly where the negligent acts are performed by an employee. Here, the principal issue is whether the surgeon failed to exercise reasonable care and diligence in performing the cardiac catheterization procedures, and whether said failure caused the patient’s death.
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Avoid Patient Abandonment Claims with Education, Follow-up
Patient abandonment claims can arise when a physician or hospital can no longer care for a patient or when there is insufficient follow-up. The risk can be ameliorated with proper procedures and communication.
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Appeals Court Dismisses Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Failure to Timely File Claim
This case is a fine example of the Government Claims Act and its application to public entities, including public health systems.
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Malpractice Lawsuits Allege Wrongful Prolongation of Life
The top problems in these cases are charting and communication among caregivers.
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Avoid Common Mistakes in Malpractice Cases
Handling an allegation of medical malpractice is never easy, but the experience and eventual outcome can be greatly improved by avoiding some of the most common mistakes. One of the biggest mistakes is altering a record after the fact.
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Ohio Court Revives Allergic Reaction Malpractice Suit
Before considering the statute of limitations aspects of this case, a healthcare professional should be cognizant of both the potential direct and indirect liability for failure to review and consider a patient’s medical history. Patient allergies are a crucial aspect of history-gathering since this may bring potentially life-threatening consequences.
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Appeals Court Upholds Decision Finding Chiropractor Not Liable for Patient’s Death
This case shows the importance of enlisting a properly qualified expert witness. When a plaintiff files a medical negligence claim, he or she must provide expert testimony to prove not only was the defendant negligent, but also the defendant’s negligence caused the plaintiff’s injury.
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Pandemic-Delayed Lawsuits Are Coming to Court
The COVID-19 pandemic paused the usual flow of medical malpractice lawsuits, but it appears that is ending. Hospitals and clinicians are seeing more filings, which could put unusual pressure on risk managers, defense counsel, and insurers.
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Malpractice Lawsuits Allege Wrongful Prolongation of Life
The top problems in these cases are charting and communication among caregivers.