Medical Malpractice

You Never Told Me THAT Could Happen!

Avoiding a Lack of Informed Consent Lawsuit by Robyn P. Ayres In my experience, there are few cases more frustrating…

6 years ago

Confronting the Reptile In Virginia

An article by attorney Taylor D. Brewer, "Confronting the Reptile in Virginia", was published in the Summer issue of the…

6 years ago

Your PCP: An NP or an MD?  Perhaps It’s NBD

The last time you went to the doctor, did you actually see the doctor? A nurse practitioner (NP) is an…

7 years ago

Discussing Unanticipated Outcomes: Adverse Event Disclosure

We know that medical errors occur. One prominent study published in 1999 reported that at least three percent of all…

7 years ago

Malpractice Suits Related to Electronic Medical Records on the Rise

Electronic medical records (“EMR”) have replaced hard copy, paper records in most health care settings, especially the hospital. While electronic…

7 years ago

Advance Directives – A Safe Haven When Making Medical Decisions

by A. William Charters and Jeff Kiser Advance Medical Directives are the most prevalent guidance documents seen by hospitals and medical professionals nationwide.…

7 years ago

Responding to Requests for Records and/or Testimony

…in the age of electronic information, some things a treating physician should consider by C. Thea Pitzen At some point…

7 years ago

You’ve Been Asked to Serve as an Expert Witness in a Medical Malpractice Case

What it really means in terms of your commitment of time and energy You’ve been asked to review a chart…

7 years ago