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...
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2 ways medical records can help prevent frivolous lawsuits
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Jul 25, 2023 | Medical Malpractice Defense
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
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | May 31, 2023 | Medical Malpractice Defense
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
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | May 25, 2023 | Medical Malpractice Defense
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
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Apr 11, 2023 | Medical Malpractice Defense
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
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Feb 24, 2023 | Medical Malpractice Defense
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
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Jan 27, 2023 | Medical Malpractice Defense
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
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Dec 20, 2022 | Medical Malpractice Defense
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...
Building a foundation against malpractice claims
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Nov 28, 2022 | Medical Malpractice Defense
The medical field is an extremely important industry for many reasons. It is an honorable profession aimed at helping others, often when they need it most. It is a highly sensitive industry in which patients are both exposed and vulnerable. This can lead to heightened...
Jury: Doctor, nurses not negligent in fatal childbirth
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Oct 14, 2022 | Medical Malpractice Defense
Any time childbirth has an adverse outcome for a mother or baby, figuring out what might have gone wrong is a top priority for everyone involved. People often are quick to blame the care providers involved in the labor and delivery, but the fact is that some adverse...
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