Ann W. Latner, JD, Author at Clinical Advisor

Although the facts in this month’s Legal Advisor predate the COVID-19 pandemic, the legal impact is likely to be relevant in cases that involve religious exemption for mandatory vaccines.

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Patient Sues NP for Missed Diagnosis of Hip Fracture… But Is That Malpractice?

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Ann W. Latner, JD

February 17, 2022

A litigious patient mistakenly believes that a misdiagnosis is grounds for malpractice.

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Case Stresses the Importance of Patient Education on Hypertension

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Ann W. Latner, JD

January 13, 2022

The court was asked to decide whether an NP was negligent for a patient developing stage 5 kidney disease because the NP failed to educate the patient that not taking his medication could lead to this complication.

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Hospitalized COVID-19 Patient Demands Therapy With Ivermectin

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Ann W. Latner, JD

December 15, 2021

In this case, a court was asked to compel a health care provider to give ivermectin to a hospitalized patient with COVID-19. Find out how the court ruled.

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Is Having an Elevated Risk of COVID-19 Complications a Disability?

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Ann W. Latner, JD

November 18, 2021

The court was asked to decide whether individuals with an underlying condition that places them at an elevated risk of complications from exposure to COVID-19 are qualified as disabled under the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).