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Fake Doctor Pays For Crimes
For the most part, when one thinks of a case against a doctor based upon a botched plastic surgery procedure, it is assumed that the case is being brought against an actual doctor. However, this was not what happened…
Nurse Injected Patient With Drug Used For Lethal Injection
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) was the scene of one of the most shocking incidents of medical malpractice in recent memory. A nurse unknowingly gave a 75-year-old patient a fatal injection of the drug used…
Negligent Hip Replacement Surgery In Philadelphia
For those who suffer from hip problems, a successful hip replacement can provide new beginning-increased mobility and decreased pain can significantly increase a person's quality of life. Unfortunately, surgeons who…
When Doctors Give CPR To A Patient Against Their Wishes
Most of the time, when an individual goes into cardiac arrest, they would want the doctors and nurses to do all they could to keep them alive. This includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation, inserting breathing tubes, IV…
Defective Medicine Can Spread Infection
When a doctor gives a patient an injection, the patient expects the medication to be sterile, handled in a controlled way, and not be contaminated by a dangerous bacteria or fungus. Unfortunately, a seemingly sterile…
Man Recovers Amputated Leg, Frozen For Two Years, To Use As Evidence In VA Malpractice Case
In a strange turn of events for Timothy Kuncl, a 46-year-old ex-Coast Guardsman suing the VA for medical malpractice, his lawyer recovered the leg Kuncl had donated to a non-profit years ago. The leg will now be used as…
When Is A Nurse Responsible For Negligent Care?
When going in for medical treatment, patients often see a number of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and lab techs. In some cases, the patient is not even aware of the title of the person providing…
Ohio Appeals Court Reverses A $1 Million Award For Damages Against A Nursing Home In Medical Malpractice Case
Mary and her husband Jacob Stevens were residents of Beachwood Pointe Care Center. Mary suffered from diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), arthritis, incontinence, dementia and renal disease. She was confined…
The Dangers Of Patient Misidentification Leading To Cases Of Medical Malpractice
In 2015, the National Practitioner Data Bank data indicated that Maryland's rate of suits for malpractice was roughly 21.1 per every 100,000 people for a total cost of $108.6 million. Pennsylvania had a similar rate of…
Attorneys Representing 500 Plaintiffs In Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Seek To Consolidate Cases
Attorneys representing 500 plaintiffs in medical malpractice lawsuits against one doctor and multiple Ohio hospitals are seeking to consolidate their cases before a single judge. The cases in a motion to consolidate…
Illinois Cancer Doctor Used Misbranded And Unapproved Drugs On Patients
Prescription drugs in the U.S. can be very expensive. It is not uncommon for some drugs to cost tens of thousands of dollars for a single prescription. Some of these drugs may be necessary to treat patients and not all…
Miami Plastic Surgeon Is In Hot Water
Several Miami-based plaintiffs were successful in a medical malpractice complaint that was brought against a plastic surgeon.
Iowa Legislation Could Lead To Fewer Medical Malpractice Claims
The Iowa Senate recently approved legislation that would significantly reduce patients' ability to seek legal remedies after being harmed by the negligence of health care providers.
Man Rendered Quadriplegic Files Suit Against Missouri Hospital With History Of Negligence
A man identified only as E.D.C. has filed a medical malpractice suit against Adair Emergency Group, LLC and the physician that allegedly misdiagnosed him. On February 13, 2015, E.D.C. entered Northeast Regional Medical…
Increasingly More Medical Malpractice Cases Resulting From Surgery For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel surgery has been a rising source of malpractice litigation in recent years. It is among the most likely reasons for claims against hand surgeons and the cases tend to have medical complexity. With this…
Are Surgery Risks Adequately Explained To Older Patients?
One of the most important elements of the physician-patient relationship is informed consent. Informed consent involves an agreement, between a patient and treating physician , whereby the patient allows their treating…
Jury To Decide In Medical Malpractice Case Of Teenage Girl Determined To Be Brain Dead
Stephen Pulido, a judge in Alameda County, has cleared the way for a jury to decide an ongoing case involving Jahi McMath. The teenage girl was deemed to be brain dead over three years ago after undergoing surgery to…
How Medical Malpractice Relates To U.S. Physicians Often Prescribing Excessive Medications
Across the country, patients of all age groups are prescribed medications that they may not actually need. There are multiple cases related to “over-prescribing” medications, such as with the opioid pain pills or from…
Medical Practices Facing Cyber Attacks Of Increased Sophistication
According to a recent report in Medical Economics, cybercriminals are heightening their levels of sophistication to more effectively attack medical practices. They are sending emails to employees of the practice…
Medication Errors In Perioperative Settings
A recent report by the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority discussed the problems associated with medication errors in the perioperative setting. A perioperative setting is defined as being the period around the time…
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