Hospitalized COVID-19 Patient Demands Therapy With Ivermectin
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.
All articles by Ann W. Latner, JD
Is Having an Elevated Risk of COVID-19 Complications a Disability?
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).
Delayed Dx of Meningitis in Teenager
Is the physician owner of a medical clinic vicariously liable for not supervising a PA student?
Sudden Death After ED Visit
A PA was recently exonerated of claims of negligence and wrongful death following a week-long jury trial. Read how the case unfolded.
Prisoner’s Visit to ED Cues Suit
Inmate with hand bite was discharged without antibiotics or radiograph.
Protocol Nonadherence Leads to Premature Patient Death
A physician and nurse were sued after a patient’s death – a lawsuit which might have been avoided if they followed their hospital’s chest pain protocol.
Missed Cues Lead to Abrupt Death
Physician assistant fails to recognize patient’s risk for sudden cardiac arrest.
Did Director Improperly Pressure Nurse to Release Patient Records?
This case illustrates the importance of avoiding shortcuts, following procedures, treating fellow employees as you would wish to be treated.
Nurse Sues Over Sexual Harassment
Nurse in surgical unit quits after years of sexual harassment by supervisor.
Hospital Liable When Patient Is Discharged Prematurely With Poor Instructions
Hospital is sued following the discharge of a patient with a growing hematoma.
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