Rx For Doctors Better Bedside Manner Eases Malpractice Suits
Communicate or litigate. That’s the overwhelming advice from lawyers, judges and insurance companies to physicians who want to avoid being sued for medical malpractice. The
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Deadly Hospital Mistakes Are Doomed To Be Repeated
Originally Published October 24, 1993; Section: NATIONAL; Edition: TWO STAR; Page: A-1; Memo: MEDICATION ERRORS; Day 1: THE OVERVIEW; TOMORROW: Many hands, many mistakes. Contributing
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Increased Risk of Bile Duct Injury
An injury to the bile duct occurring during the course of a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which injury results in recurring problems with the potential for permanent liver damage should be considered a case of possible medical negligence until proven otherwise. In general, when appropriate surgical safeguards are employed in the performance of a laparoscopic cholecystectomy there is no unintended injury to the bile ducts. Unintended injury to the bile ducts when it occurs is often a result of doctors having failed to employ those safeguards deemed appropriate for the performance of such a procedure.
Vaccine Against Cervical Cancer Approved
Merck & Co., Inc. and GlaxoSmithKline are developing the vaccine now approved by the Food and Drug Administration so that the vaccine can be widely
Lawyers: Verdict’s Just Right
Attorneys say Tyrone Hospital trying ‘to threaten and terrify a community.’ Altoona Mirror, March 8, 2006by Phil Ray and Greg Bock HOLLIDAYSBURG – Lawyers for a
Evaluation of a Birth Injury Case (Part 2)
In the second part of our guide to birth injury evaluation, we dive into the clinical and scientific defenses often raised by healthcare providers. This article analyzes common “hired gun” tactics, such as the “narrow window” defense and unproven theories regarding intrauterine infection (chorioamnionitis) and cytokine-induced brain injury. We discuss the gold standard of electronic fetal monitoring and how a meticulous review of medical literature can dismantle illegitimate medical theories used to deflect accountability in cases of obstetrical negligence.
Evaluation of a Birth Injury Case (Part 1)
This foundational article outlines the critical first steps in evaluating a potential birth injury claim, emphasizing the importance of timing and medical evidence in cases of birth asphyxia. We explore the nuances of Apgar scores, cord blood gas analysis, and the role of multi-organ system dysfunction in identifying oxygen deprivation during labor. By examining the technical complexities of prenatal and neonatal brain injuries, this guide helps families understand how to build a case that can withstand common medical defenses.