Adverse medical events are devastating for everyone involved, including doctors, nurses and other medical professionals. However, patients and their families can be quick to blame care providers, accusing them of negligence or misconduct. If you receive a medical...
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Could robots alleviate the strain on nurses?
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | May 4, 2022 | Medical Malpractice Defense, Medical Malpractice Defense
Nurses perform an incredible range of services, from administering medication to helping patients cope with the stress of being in the hospital. And often, they are the ones who have the most direct contact with individuals receiving care. Unfortunately, this can put...
Using expert testimony in malpractice defenses
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Apr 13, 2022 | Medical Malpractice Defense
Situations involving an adverse medical event can be highly emotional and stressful for all parties involved. They are also highly technical and complex in terms of assessing what happened and whether negligence was a factor. As such, expert witnesses often play a...
AI in medicine: What happens when doctors, tech disagree
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Feb 22, 2022 | Medical Malpractice Defense
Artificial intelligence plays an increasingly weighty role in medicine. We see it in areas ranging from chatbots connecting patients with providers to the performance of robotic surgeries. Indeed, AI is a valuable component in making improvements to patient care. That...
Telehealth: The risks and rewards for healthcare providers
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Jan 19, 2022 | Medical Malpractice Defense
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped most Americans’ daily lives, from where and how they work to how they receive their health-related services. Healthcare professionals and organizations have also adapted to provide that care. The rise of telehealth is a significant...
Responding to allegations of nursing home misconduct
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Dec 27, 2021 | Medical Malpractice Defense
Nursing home facilities across New York face incredible challenges, including defending themselves when allegations of abuse or neglect of their patients arise. Nursing home operators, administrators and staff members should understand how to respond to these...
Who else may be to blame for adverse medical events?
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Nov 17, 2021 | Medical Malpractice Defense
Any time a medical error occurs, it can have devastating consequences for a patient. However, while many people are quick to blame medical workers for an unfortunate outcome, the fact is that not all adverse medical events are the fault of doctors or nurses. There are...
Medical malpractice claims are trending upwards in 2021
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Sep 7, 2021 | Medical Malpractice Defense
With all the stresses healthcare providers and hospitals have been under during the pandemic, it may not come as a complete surprise that medical malpractice claims are on the increase. The entire field of healthcare has been facing unprecedented levels of need during...
When a nursing license is under threat
by The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | May 10, 2021 | Medical Malpractice Defense
Every profession has unique qualifications. For health care workers, a state license is unequivocally essential. But, for several reasons, a physician or nurse may have to defend their license at some point. This is a highly stressful situation, as the threat of...
Medical professionals face constant litigation risks
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Sep 1, 2020 | Medical Malpractice Defense
Although virtually every occupational group has standards and performance expectations that spotlight worker outcomes and accountability, those thresholds vary from company to company. A few select industries stand apart when it comes to the exacting regulatory...
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