Medical Malpractice
| Physician Liability for Assisted Suicide |
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| Physician Liability for Assisted Suicide More... |
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| Dermatology Malpractice |
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| Even physicians who practice dermatology may be liable for damages to a patient caused by their medical malpractice. Studies indicate that most malpractice claims result from the most common types of clinical situations, not the more exotic procedures. More... |
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| Non-economic Damages Caps in Medical Malpractice Suits |
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| Non-economic Damages Caps in Medical Malpractice Suits More... |
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| Recovery for the Death of a Fetus |
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| Whether or not a parent may maintain a cause of action against a negligent healthcare provider for the death of a fetus generally depends on the laws of the jurisdiction in which the medical care was given. The issue is determined on the basis of the definition of the word "person" in the state's wrongful death statute. There is usually some line of demarcation in the statute - a critical stage of development after which an action may be pursued by parents for the death of that fetus. In most jurisdictions, a parent is entitled to maintain an action to recover for the wrongful death of a fetus after the fetus is developed enough to live apart from its mother. Only a few courts have upheld such an action regardless of the viability of the fetus. More... |
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| Emergency Room Malpractice |
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| When an emergency happens, we depend upon the emergency room staff for proper care. No matter what the symptoms, we expect the treating physicians and nurses to be able to accurately diagnose and take care of our complaint. However, studies indicate that over half of the deaths from medical malpractice related injuries in a single year result from emergency room errors. More... |
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