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The Top Ten Reasons – Physicians are Sued for Medical Malpractice

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Kathleen

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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What Substantiates a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Kathleen

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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The Top Ten Reasons – Physicians are Sued for Medical Malpractice

What Substantiates a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

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