Tag: Legal
Odds of Emergency Care Up for Youth With Justice Involvement
Two studies show increased likelihood of ED use and hospitalization, higher use of emergency services
Peri-Op Management Key in Surgical Resident Malpractice
Review of cases highlights importance of peri-op management; supervision by attending doctor
High Court Rules Against Interstate Medical Liability
Case involves doctor providing care to football player in Idaho, who then died after injury in Washington
New Bill With Tort Reforms Will Protect Iowa Physicians
Reforms include limiting noneconomic damages for intangibles, stronger expert witness standards
Court Ruling Potentially Threatens Physicians’ Immunity
Friend-of-the-court brief reflects concern that the ruling will have negative impact on physicians
Cherokee Nation Sues Retailers, Distributors Over Opioid Crisis
Suit alleges companies violated sovereign Cherokee laws by failing to prevent black market sales
991 Used Oregon’s Physician-Aided Dying Law 1998 to 2015
Most patients were white, older, and college-educated
Paid Malpractice Claims Cut in Half From 1992 to 2014 in U.S.
But, increase in mean compensation amounts and percentage of paid claims exceeding $1 million
Supreme Court Rules Patient Safety Data Subject to Litigation
Supreme Court of Florida reversed District Court of Appeal decision protecting patient safety data
Rhytidectomy Litigation Usually Resolved in Defendant’s Favor
Greater proportion of cases involving plastic surgeon versus ENT defendant resolved with payment
