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The Shocking Toll of Diagnostic Errors A new study shows reveals the alarming impact of diagnostic errors in the US healthcare system. Every year, an estimated 371,000 people die and…
Tag Archives: standard of care
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Briefly, you should file a medical malpractice suit for injuries if you cannot pay the resulting medical bills and/or the doctor refuses to accept responsibility for the medical mistake that…
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By the book, informed consent, which is also called the consent process, is “A process in which patients are given important information, including possible risks and benefits, about a medical…
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The duty of care, which is the foundation of an injury claim, is the biggest difference between medical malpractice and negligence. Most property owners, drivers, and other non-professionals have a…
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If the misdiagnosis causes injury, then yes, you can sue a doctor for misdiagnosis. Medical misdiagnosis, mostly negative misdiagnosis, is the leading cause of medical malpractice claims. From a legal…
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Rare and antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections related to tainted eyedrops have caught even the most experienced doctors off-guard. A 72-year-old woman who didn’t wear contacts showed signs of an eye…
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In June 2022, a New York judge will rule on a physician’s claims that the federal No Surprises Act denies doctors “the right to bill their patients for the reasonable…
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A New York doctor in charge of a midwife clinic in upstate New York must face charges that he withheld a hormone treatment, causing a baby to be born prematurely…
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Proof is critical in injury claims for two basic reasons. First, victims must establish negligence, or a lack of care, by a preponderance of the evidence, or more likely than…
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Medical malpractice is a serious issue, and one that can result in significant harm to patients. Every year, medical malpractice lawsuits are filed against doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers….