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The collateral source rule is the legal precept that can affect the amount recovered by an injured party in a claim for medical malpractice. This rule is normally used by doctors and insurance ...
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Pharmacists have a duty of care towards their patients and could be sued if they fail to meet the appropriate standard of care. Breach of duty of care is a serious reason for pharmacist malpractice ...
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There are many people who find it difficult to determine which parties can be sued for medical malpractice. This is why it is advised that you immediately get in touch with a competent medical ...
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Prostate cancer affects millions of men across the world. The earlier it is detected the better. Early intervention can help treat the condition and prevent further complications. Health experts ...
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First and foremost, it's important to have an exclusive understanding of what a medical negligence claim entails. A medical negligence claim is any legal action taken by a patient who suffers due ...
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The husband of a Tampa woman who passed away from breast cancer is hoping that he can help woman become more aware of what they should do when they get a mammogram. K.L.'s wife, S.L., had gotten ...
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A general practice doctor is facing some serious accusations after a two-year investigation revealed that the man had been prescribing strong pain killers without a proper license. Investigators with ...
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Medical malpractice cases consist of lawsuits against health care providers whose negligence or errors lead to injury, health damage, or even death in patients. These health care providers can be ...
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Medical malpractice claims and lawsuits are based on medical errors or negligence committed against patienst by health care practitioners. These practitioners may be doctors, nurses, pharmacists, ...
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In a recent verdict, a Missouri surgeon and hospital were made to pay a compensation of $1,500,000 for causing death due to medical malpractice. The lawsuit was filed in 2011, when a St. Louis ...
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A government report released in 2010 showed that mistakes as well as unavoidable problems cause the deaths of approximately 15,000 patients receiving Medicare in the U.S. every month. The report ...
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A new law that pertains to medical malpractice was signed into effect by Georgia's Governor in May of this year. The law is the first of its kind and concerns medical malpractice lawsuits based on ...
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Unfortunately, the United States does not rank among the best countries in the matter of infant mortality. Taken from the CIA World Book, the U.S. infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births stands at ...
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Under Georgia law, a person who is injured or suffers health damage due to medical errors on the part of a healthcare provider can file a claim for damages. Likewise, the family of those who have died ...
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Antidepressants such as Paxil, Prozac, and Luvox are in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, known as SSRIs. These medications increase the biochemical serotonin in the ...
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A study that was recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) revealed that hospitals make more income from patients who suffer surgical errors. Because these patients ...
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Estimates of those who undergo anesthesia procedures in connection with medical care every year in the United States range at about 20 million people. The majority of these patients do not experience ...
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Stevens Johnson Syndrome is a condition that will sometimes present with symptoms that include a rash, strange sores, and flu-like symptoms. It is a condition that doctors do not see too frequently, ...
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For many years, it was claimed by many experts that antidepressants can cause suicidal thoughts and the eventual act of suicide in some patients. Antidepressants such as Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft are ...
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What are traumatic brain injuries? Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are caused by blows to the head. The extent of the injury and the damage depends on what part of the brain is affected by the injury. ...
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