Malpractice in Sports Medicine
The very nature of sports means that athletes typically need to see a medical professional more often than the average person. Whether they are obtaining care…
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Mental Health Awareness Month: How to Get the Most Out of Your Psychiatry Visit
Read article: Mental Health Awareness Month: How to Get the Most Out of Your Psychiatry VisitIf you’re seeing a psychiatrist, you’re there to get professional help. It’s important that you’re honest and verbalize your complaints. Psychiatrists are not telepathic, and there…
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Malpractice In Cancer Treatment
Read article: Malpractice In Cancer TreatmentCancer treatment generally includes radiation treatment or chemotherapy treatment, and these two treatments are destructive to the human body. The treatment can be as awful as…
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Your Hospital Bill: What Is Tax Deductible?
Read article: Your Hospital Bill: What Is Tax Deductible?When tax season rolls around, one of the top priorities on your to-do list should be tax deductions. And if you’ve spent any time in the…
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The Value of a Medical Expert Witness in Court
Read article: The Value of a Medical Expert Witness in CourtTrying a medical malpractice case is much more than letting the facts speak for themselves. Every medical malpractice trial involves real people with a very real…
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Malpractice in the Delivery Room
Read article: Malpractice in the Delivery RoomBirth-related medical malpractice can occur in the delivery room when a doctor or other medical staff fails to use reasonable care that causes injury to the…
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What To Do If You Lose a Malpractice Case
Read article: What To Do If You Lose a Malpractice CaseIf you lose your malpractice suit via jury verdict or directed verdict, can you get a new trial? Can you appeal? The answer is yes, but…
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What It Takes to be a Medical Expert Witness
Read article: What It Takes to be a Medical Expert WitnessBecoming a medical expert witness varies depending on the state jurisdiction. Some states require a physician to have active clinical experience while other states will allow…
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5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Surgery
Read article: 5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before SurgerySurgery can be a frightening experience, but it is often necessary to resolve a problem or improve a medical condition. One of the best ways to…
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Could Overprescribing Opioids Result in a Malpractice Case?
Read article: Could Overprescribing Opioids Result in a Malpractice Case?Prescription drug abuse is an epidemic in the US. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fatalities from prescription opioid drugs have…