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As the healthcare industry becomes an increasing part of the American economy, the industry is looking for ways to control costs. One area of increasing liability for such providers is the privacy of medical records. To control costs, many medical providers are offshoring their maintenance of such records. With increasing digitization many of these records…
What is informed consent? In the personal injury context, informed consent is when physicians inform patients of the risks of procedures before engaging in any medical treatment. The point is to let the injured party make an informed decision before agreeing to any medical procedure. In theory this makes sense, but unfortunately the application gets…
Those dealing with the death of a loved one often have much to consider. An additional layer of complexity is added when the deceased loved one was injured as a result of a car accident, for instance. Family members are the ones who have to seek the advice of an attorney and proceed with a…
Surgeons have been testing and using robotic devices to assist them in surgery. Increasingly, these robotic devices are performing the actual work while a surgeon is dictating and monitoring the movements. The benefit is that the surgery is possibly less invasive and the patient will have a shorter recovery time. Hospitals can accommodate more patients…
With the popularity of tort reform many states have tried to control costs by instituting screening panels. Many of these panels are directed toward medical malpractice lawsuits, known for exorbitant costs and jury awards. About twenty states have instituted such panels to monitor such lawsuits at the outset, to encourage settlement of the claims and…
There are few things more precious than bringing a child into the world and nothing could be more serious or scary than having an injury sustained to your child upon birth. Having 9 months to prepare for birth and one moment could unexpectedly change it all. It’s quite scary, but accidents unfortunately happen. What you…
Many of our country’s veterans and their families rely on VA hospitals to care for their injuries, either from their years of service or from health problems that occurred after their years of service. Some veterans have a difficult time adjusting back to civilian life after service for myriad reasons. Some have lost their previous…
Bringing a child into this world is a feeling that is only understood through first hand experience. An experience so magnificent and life changing as giving birth is no joking matter. Every bit of care and attention should be placed onto the mother and child. If you suspect your child’s injury was sustained due to…
Medical professionals are a critical element in many personal injury cases. Because of the nature of the area of law, most plaintiffs are placing their health at issue and the testimony or report of any medical professional is essential to the resolution of the case. In many instances, more than one medical professional is needed…
Hospitals serve an important role with Americans in the United States. Not only are hospitals expected to handle the volumes of those with insurance, they are often the front line for the uninsured and any undocumented individuals. With the handling of so many sick individuals, germs and diseases are easily spread. This may pose a…
