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Understanding “Never Events”

September 11, 2015

Despite the widespread use of the term “never events,” it is often misunderstood and misused. The National Quality Forum (NQF) calls never events Serious, Reportable...

What Compensation is Available to Victims of Birth Injuries?

September 9, 2015

The birth of a new child is exciting, and is one of the happiest times a couple will ever experience. Unfortunately, if the child sustains...

Electronic Health Records and Medical Malpractice

September 7, 2015

The transition to electronic health records (EHRs) is revolutionizing patient health care. The purpose of it is to improve the safety of patient treatments. Unfortunately,...

Surgical Errors are More Common Than Patients Realize

September 4, 2015

Unfortunately, there are pitfalls with routine and major surgery, and no surgeon is free from the risk of errors. While not all errors are considered...

Misdiagnosis – A Growing Issue

September 2, 2015

In the United States, there are an estimated 12 million adults who seek outpatient medical care and are misdiagnosed. The study released by BMJ Quality...

Understanding Unnecessary Surgery

August 31, 2015

Surgeries, like all medical procedures, carry a host of risks. While a patient may accept those risks, they do not accept surgical errors. Though not...

When to File a Nursing Malpractice Claim

August 26, 2015

More and more, nurses have a larger role in patient assessment and management. As critical care nurses have experienced this increase in patient responsibilities, nursing...

The Hidden Problem of Unnecessary Surgeries

August 24, 2015

With regard to medical malpractice, establishing a breach of the applicable “standard of care” is critical to winning a settlement or verdict at trial. The...

Can Hospitals be Liable for Post-Surgical Infections?

August 21, 2015

While any surgery poses certain risks, hospitals are required to take as many precautions as possible to prevent postoperative infections. Research shows that surgery patients...

What is Psychiatric Malpractice?

August 19, 2015

Many people are aware of medical malpractice cases that involve physical injury. However, few are familiar with the potential consequences of psychiatric malpractice. Patients receiving...