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MEDICOLEGAL PITFALLS OF LAPAROSCOPY – Informed Consent, Risks, Intraoperative Errors, Vascular & Organ Injuries, Postoperative Complications

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Kathleen

There has been amazing growth in the actual performance and acceptance of laparoscopy in surgery. As with all surgical treatments, problems may appear, nevertheless, laparoscopy isn’t any exclusion. Surgeons that perform laparoscopy should not only be experienced within the technique … Continue reading →

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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE │ FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE PULMONARY EMBOLI – Plaintiff vs. Defense

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Kathleen

A 15 year old patient, who was one week post-arthroscopic knee surgery, went to the ED with complaints of left chest pain. The pain was worse when he laid flat. He had no fever or dyspnea and denied other complaints. … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Kathleen

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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Medical Error Apology Program & Medical Negligence

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Kathleen

Hospitals nationwide are currently implementing medical error apology programs. Healthcare group advocates are proactively pushing these programs to encourage doctors and their insurers to openly disclose medical negligence errors along with physician apology for personal injury and proactive voluntary offering … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Kathleen

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

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Kathleen

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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