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PANCREATIC CANCER MISDIAGNOSIS & MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

What Is Considered Medical Malpractice? Pancreatic cancer is a very difficult disease to diagnose. Many times, symptoms do not present themselves until the advanced stages. Because of this, it is very difficult to determine whether medical malpractice was a factor … Continue reading

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PANCREATIC CANCER MEDICAL MALPRACTICE – Early Diagnosis of Deadly Pancreatic Cancer Now Possible With Blood Test

Early Diagnosis of Deadly Pancreatic Cancer Now Possible With Blood Test Doctors might be able to diagnose pancreatic cancer sooner by looking at what your cells are ejecting. Pancreatic cancer is so deadly in part because it is hard to … Continue reading

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Best Hospitals 2016-17

U.S. News & World Report announced its 27th annual Best Hospitals rankings to help patients make more informed health care decisions. U.S. News compared nearly 5,000 medical centers nationwide in 25 specialties, procedures and conditions. 2016–17 Best Hospitals Honor Roll … Continue reading

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The Top Ten Reasons – Physicians are Sued for Medical Malpractice

While a majority of medical malpractice claims against physicians involve an adverse outcome, or the patient’s perception of one, a small but growing percentage of patient injuries are the result of medical negligence or physician incompetence. Adverse outcomes can occur … Continue reading

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The Medical Expert Witness – A Legal Nurse Consultant’s Role in Litigation

A medical expert witness is a professional who has a specialized background and expertise that qualifies them to credibly testify on legal cases which include medical-related cases such as personal injury, medical malpractice and workers’ compensation. Medical experts are qualified according … Continue reading

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5 Reasons ICU Nurses Make Preeminent Legal Nurse Consultants

ICU Nurses are trained to care for patients in critical condition.  An ICU nurses’ expertise; training and skills make for a preeminent LNC.  ICU Nurses are responsible for evaluating and monitoring readings, communications between all healthcare professionals and a patients’ … Continue reading

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5 Medical Record Charting Errors & Their Impact on a Medical Malpractice Case

Proper charting of medical records is imperative in providing safety and proper standard of care for patients.  Often improper charting leads to adverse consequences for the defense in medical malpractice litigation.  The medical record serves as the basis of argument … Continue reading

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