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Medicolegal
Understanding the anti-kickback law
Abby A. Jacobson, MS, PA-C July 20, 2010
The 1972 legislation was created to protect patients and federal health-care programs from fraud and abuse.
Medical malpractice suits drop by 39% in Pennsylvania
Ann W. Latner, JD May 18, 2010
New medical malpractice laws account for the difference.
Study: Interrupted nurses make more mistakes
Ann W. Latner, JD May 18, 2010
Interruptions lead to procedural and clinical errors.
Complaints to maine medical board rise dramatically
Ann W. Latner, JD May 18, 2010
However, increased negligence is not to blame.
Postsurgical infection could have been avoided
Ann W. Latner, JD May 01, 2010
When a patient refuses to follow advice, should the clinician be held liable for any adverse outcomes?
Medical malpractice leads to legal malpractice
Ann W. Latner, JD April 19, 2010
What happens if an attorney fails to notify his or her clients of a settlement offer?
Illinois Supreme Court overturns damage caps
Ann W. Latner, JD March 16, 2010
According to the Court, the statutory cap "unduly encroaches upon the fundamentally judicial prerogative of determining whether a jury's assessment of damages is excessive within the meaning of the law."
How to get full reimbursement for Medicare services
Abby Jacobson, MS, PA-C February 16, 2010
Our expert offers a review of "incident-to" billing.
California hospitals fined for preventable errors
Ann W. Latner, JD February 12, 2010
Since the penalty program went into effect, 134 fines have been levied against 90 hospitals.
Breach in protocol ends in suit
By Ann W. Latner, JD February 12, 2010
Physicians fail to follow the clinic's rules, which appear unrealistic in retrospect, regarding PA supervision.
Suspected child abuse leads to arrest
Ann W. Latner, JD February 12, 2010
In a child with no history of suspicious injury, were the clinicians too hasty in their judgment?
PA misses a fatal condition
David S. Starr, MD, JD January 21, 2010
A college student collapses and is rushed to the emergency department after her symptoms were misdiagnosed three times.
Medical malpractice suits drop sharply in Tennessee
Ann W. Latner, JD January 19, 2010
The drop in cases has not yet been reflected in the cost of malpractice insurance for clinicians.
Tort reform hangs in the balance in Georgia
Ann W. Latner, JD January 19, 2010
In 2005, the state enacted a tort reform package that included a $350,000 cap on non-economic medical malpractice damages, and a change to the burden of proof required in suits against emergency medical providers.
Annual report highlights six "judicial hellholes"
Ann W. Latner, JD January 19, 2010
A "judicial hellhole" is a place where judges systematically apply laws and court procedures in an unfair and unbalanced manner.
Who takes the blame for a delayed diagnosis?
Ann W. Latner, JD January 19, 2010
With no documentation to refer to, the clinician comes under scrutiny.
Lung cancer mistaken as influenza
David S. Starr, MD, JD January 13, 2010
Relying only on her notes, a clinician was able to explain why a chest x-ray was not ordered sooner.
Signs of stroke never suspected
Ann W. Latner, JD December 21, 2009
A case that started with dizziness and earache ends with the patient paralyzed and bedridden.
Trial lawyers prepare for tort reform fight
December 21, 2009
Supporters urged to convince Congress to "put patients first."
Majority of medical liability premiums stabilize or drop
December 21, 2009
Tort reform successful in keeping down high malpractice premiums
Arizona toughens burden of proof in malpractice cases
Ann W. Latner, JD December 21, 2009
Plaintiffs will have to prove by "clear and convincing" evidence that the health-care provider committed negligence.
The danger of a sloppy referral
David S. Starr, MD, JD November 16, 2009
A supervising physician's notes said the patient had been referred to a cardiologist, but the PA's notes did not. Lawyers seize on the discrepancy.
Courts to decide legitimacy of malpractice award caps
Ann W. Latner, JD November 16, 2009
State supreme courts in Georgia, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Maryland will determine whether to do away with caps on non-economic damages.
Washington State Supreme Court overturns certificate of merit requirement
Ann W. Latner, JD November 16, 2009
Some states require a qualified medical expert to sign off on a document attesting that there is merit to the plaintiff's claim.
Errors lead to undiagnosed melanoma
By Ann W. Latner, JD November 16, 2009
After referring his patient to a dermatologist to have a mole looked at, the clinician considered the case resolved. Not so fast.
A decade of child abuse goes undetected
David S. Starr, MD, JD October 13, 2009
The patient's symptoms and her situation at home were not considered indicative of sexual abuse.
Nearly nine out of 10 U.S. physicians support President`s backing of malpractice reform
September 11, 2009
In the same survey, 94% of physicians say defensive medicine has led them to order unnecessary tests or procedures.
Concussion knocks football player out of competition
David S. Starr, MD, JD September 11, 2009
A football pro sues his team's doctor and physician assistant after repeat concussions sideline his promising career.
Four steps to successful negotiation
Abby Jacobson, MS, PA-C August 17, 2009
Ensure you get what you want by following these simple guidelines.
Patient confidentiality
August 13, 2009
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