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Autopsies Help Establish Merit in a Medical Malpractice Case

When someone has died from medical malpractice, an autopsy can provide the foundation for a successful case. Benefits of an Autopsy in a Medical Malpractice Case An autopsy verifies the cause of death Opinions from the most respected experts become … Continue reading

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WRONG SITE SURGERY OCCURS FREQUENTLY and LEADS to MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIMS: wrong body part, wrong patient, wrong surgical procedure

Wrong site surgery takes place when a surgeon operates on the wrong part of a patient’s body, performs the wrong procedure, or performs on the wrong person. Despite standard of care protocols to prevent it, wrong site surgery happens frequently. … Continue reading

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Distracted Doctoring | Electronic Devices Places Patient Safety at Risk

Hoping to decrease the risk of medical error, hospitals and physicians’ offices have invested heavily to place iPads, iPhones and other electronic devices into the hands of medical staff for instant access to patient data, drug information and case studies. … 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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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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Medical Standard of Care & How It Relates to Medical Malpractice Cases

Medical malpractice case outcomes hinge on whether the standard of care was met or not. Below is an explanation about standard of care and what it means for a patient and for a medical malpractice suit. The definition of Standard … Continue reading

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