HIPAA-Based Suit Dismissed by Court
Medical records in a sexual assault case were obtained by the suspect’s mother, a nurse at the hospital. Read what happened in this HIPAA-based case.
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Does a State Malpractice Cap Apply to PAs?
The case highlights concerns regarding malpractice caps for PAs who have DSA agreements with physicians.
Gastric Band Infection Leads to Stroke and Death
Delay in removal of gastric band leads to infection, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and death.
Nurse Denied Religious Exemption for Flu Vaccine
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.
Patient Sues NP for Missed Diagnosis of Hip Fracture… But Is That Malpractice?
A litigious patient mistakenly believes that a misdiagnosis is grounds for malpractice.
Case Stresses the Importance of Patient Education on Hypertension
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.
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.
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.
Cannabis Use Leads to Nursing Student’s Dismissal
A nursing student sues for disability discrimination after being terminated for medical marijuana use.
Nurse Sues for Retaliation After FMLA Claim
This month’s Legal Advisor column looks at the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as it relates to COVID-19.
Bankruptcy Can’t Shield Physician’s Debt to Nurse Practitioner
A nurse practitioner sues her former boss for defamation and wins, only to have him declare bankruptcy.
Social Media Posts Become Part of Suit
A court rules that some social media posts by a nurse practitioner are acceptable as evidence.
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