As a healthcare professional, you are passionate about caring for your patients. You are proud of your job and career accomplishments. Unfortunately, mistakes do happen. If you believe a patient is wrongfully accusing you of medical malpractice, you need to prepare...
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4 steps for medical professionals when patients threaten to sue
As a medical professional, you know malpractice suits can be time-consuming, not to mention potentially costly. They can also damage your reputation and cause a great deal of stress and anxiety. When a patient alleges wrongdoing, it is crucial to remain calm and take...
Possible defenses for breach of doctor-patient confidentiality
The relationship between a doctor and their patient often involves extremely personal and sensitive information, and for this reason, there are laws in place that guarantee doctor-patient confidentiality. A breach of this confidentiality can be grounds for a medical...
2 ways medical records can help prevent frivolous lawsuits
While medical records are often the last concern of a physician during treatment, the documents included in a patient's chart and office records are often the foundation for a physician's defense against medical malpractice claims. How can medical paperwork help a...
2 defenses when you are accused of medical malpractice
You worked hard your entire life to earn the right to practice medicine. Your job is your livelihood, and you love it so much. But there is a problem. Someone is accusing you of medical malpractice. Being accused of medical malpractice is a big deal. Besides the...
You shouldn’t be responsible for a patient’s post-op negligence
A significant part of your role as a medical professional is providing your patients with advice on how they can take care of themselves. Once a person leaves the hospital and, in turn, your care, there are often steps you ask them to take to make sure their recovery...
Challenging allegations of nursing home abuse or misconduct
Nursing home patients and residents are among the most vulnerable populations to treat in a care facility. Their physical and mental conditions can deteriorate quickly for reasons unrelated to their care, and complications can arise beyond the control of facility care...
Medical malpractice in New York by the numbers
Medical malpractice cases have the potential to draw considerable attention and public scrutiny. Plaintiffs may be seeking huge sums of money; allegations can sound very serious; reputations and professional licensing can be at stake. Understandably, medical...
Doctors aren’t always responsible for medication errors
Hospitals in New York and across the country rely on electronic systems to track patients' medical histories. These systems are capable of tracking histories for new patients and people who have received treatments at other medical facilities. EHRs and medication...
Unique challenges for OB-GYNs and malpractice claims
No one wants any woman or baby to face challenges or setbacks before, during or following birth. However, the grim reality is that it can happen. When it does, people often turn to an obstetrician-gynecologist for answers and liability. However, the fact is that...
