Sponge Left in Body Lawsuit Finally Reaches Trial
Most of us would not think that foreign objects such as surgical tools would be left in patients’ bodies after undergoing surgery. The Dayton Daily Newsjust recently called our attention to the start of a trial where a sponge was left in a woman’s body and is alleged to have eventually caused her death, leading… Read more »
Posted in Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Surgical Errors
Cancer Treatments and Medical Malpractice
Cancer can be a debilitating and stressful battle, with lifelong implications as far as overall health is concerned. It would stand to reason then, that most physicians would be very cautious of being negligent and otherwise committing medical malpractice. Unfortunately, for some, as “Lawyers.com” reported, the allure of easy money can be overpowering. Two doctors… Read more »
Posted in Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence
Is the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Altering Medical Malpractice?
There have been countless opinions on the validity and impact of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), but one area that has not received as much attention is the impact that the ACA will have on medical malpractice. There seems to be a near consensus that the ACA will result in more medical practice, as reported… Read more »
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Do You Want All of Your Healthcare Data in One Place?
In the age of the internet and ever advancing technology, it is understood that much of our information can and will be online, whether it is a physician’s local network or a “cloud” storage system. However, what are the implications of having all of our healthcare data in one online place? We will discuss these… Read more »
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Are Medical Devices a Part of Medical Malpractice?
Yes, medical devices can be a part of medical malpractice. Doctors and other healthcare personnel use medical devices every day, and the link between medical devices and negligence on the part of doctors usually constitutes a tandem relationship. The Cancer Letter recently published a story that details just how medical devices can play into medical… Read more »
Posted in Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Surgical Errors
Groupon Is Going to Start Offering Medical Coupons
Groupon is a website that offers heavily discounted coupons for a variety of services if they are purchased within a certain time-frame. “Groupons” can cover outings to the movie theater, bars and even massages and hunting lessons. Now, as reported by Health News Florida, Groupon has decided to move into the healthcare market, which brings… Read more »
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North Florida VA Hospitals Implicated in Medical Malpractice
A previous blog focused on the nationwide fallout from the Veterans Health Administration scandal of 2014. Now, we turn our focus to North Florida VA hospitals and the accusations that there have been incidents of medical malpractice, as reported by The St. Augustine Record. A North Florida physician dismissed the notion that a lack of… Read more »
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Should the Cost of Copying Medical Records Increase?
When we think of medical malpractice, most of us do not consider the fees that come along with simple copies. Truthfully, most individuals probably think that the fees are nominal, or do not amount to much at all. However, according to Health News Florida, the Florida Board of Medicine is considering raising the allowable charge… Read more »
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State Supreme Court to Address Applying Damage Cap Ruling Retroactively
We recently addressed whether wrongful death damage caps were constitutional in, Estate of McCall v. US, 2014 Fla LEXIS 933 (Fla. Mar. 13, 2014). To briefly summarize, the Florida Supreme Court struck down the arbitrary statutory amounts that could be awarded for nonfinancial losses such as mental anguish and pain and suffering. This was a… Read more »
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Should a Physician Charged with Medical Malpractice Lose Their License?
Yes, sometimes physicians charged with medical malpractice should lose their licenses. However, the answer to that question is complicated, because you have to assess each situation individually. In recent news, The Florida Board of Medicine also found the answer challenging. Peter V. Choy, 70, was recently found guilty of making fraudulent representations, failing to keep… Read more »
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