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Lack of Communication Increasingly Results In Medical Errors
Professional liability insurance companies have recently issued statements concerning the trend of incomplete patient information, missing tests and poor communication among physicians resulting in more medical errors. And the medical mistakes result in more medical negligence and liability claims. Professional … Continue reading
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What Substantiates a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Medical malpractice at its simplest definition is the substandard care or treatment of a patient by a medical professional. Medical malpractice usually means that some sort of negligence, error or breach in standard of care has occurred. This can mean … Continue reading
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