Medical Law Blogs

Medical law blogs regarding medical negligence and other types of medical legal issues, published by specialist lawyers and law firms with expertise in this area.

Avoiding Common Childhood Injury-Based Suits

by RyanD September 11, 2013 Accident Claims

There are several injuries that children are more prone to than adults. This is due to children’s sense of adventure and lack of fear, and to their undeveloped cognitive skills.  They can happen when you least expect it, and in turn, an injury-based lawsuit could sneak up on you. As a teacher, supervisor, guardian, parent […]

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Go Home and Relax? Hospital Misdiagnoses of Early Labor Pains

by annbailey September 10, 2013 Clinical medical negligence

The late stages of pregnancy are filled with uncertainty about when the baby will arrive. Labor may occur much sooner than the standard nine months; Amilla Taylor famously arrived into the world a mere 21 weeks and six days after conception. When it comes to identifying false labor pains, real labor pains, and the signs […]

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Medication Error? What To Do About Who’s At Fault

by Ladyblogger August 31, 2013 Clinical medical negligence

Medication Error? What To Do About Who’s At Fault Medication or prescription error is another form of negligence that is committed by physicians, pharmacists, hospitals and nurses. It’s estimated that approximately 1.5 million individuals in the hospital today are due to a medication errors. The areas can occur in several places such as nursing homes, […]

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What is the Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Negligence?

by StewartTAnn August 28, 2013 Clinical medical negligence

Filing a legal claim against a doctor or professional medical facility can be a complicated process when the case comes down to establishing actual material evidence in the case. The difference between medical malpractice and medical negligence is slim, but there is a difference when the court assesses improper actions and failure to act within […]

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Do Technical Errors Lead To Surgical Negligence Claims?

by hellen August 26, 2013 Medical Law

In most settings, human error is to blame for accidents. The overwhelming majority of car accidents are caused by distraction rather than mechanical faults, and accidents at work are caused by negligence rather than malfunctions. Recent research has shown that operating room errors cause a lot of clinical negligence claims. In fact, the BMJ Quality […]

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Sexual Harassment or Malpractice – An Important Distinction in Gynecology Cases?

by Savannah July 8, 2013 Health Law

People develop a special rapport with their doctors. They trust their physicians to keep intimate details about their health a secret; they also trust their doctors to view their unclothed bodies objectively and in a professional manner. When a doctor crosses the line and fails to treat a patient in a respectful and professional manner, […]

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The dangers of retained surgical items – can I make a medical negligence claim?

by Tim Bishop June 28, 2013 Clinical medical negligence

The pain, exhaustion and anxiety you feel following surgery can be very difficult to deal with. Not only have you undergone an invasive procedure, but you also face a difficult recovery period, which will, in all likelihood, require time off work incapacitated. So, imagine how difficult it is to discover that something has gone wrong […]

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Liquidation Order for Controversial Cosmetic Surgery Clinic

by jiffee May 30, 2013 Company Law

The High Court recently ordered the liquidation of the Harley Medical Group, which had operated in Ireland since 1999. The company, which owed over 450,000 euros, requested liquidation and the appointment of a liquidator because it was insolvent and could not repay its debt. Justice Laffoy agreed that the company was insolvent and announced Stephen […]

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Is Your Employer Offering You the Benefit of Healthcare Insurance?

by Katie Bakerson May 17, 2013 Employment Law

Impact of Federal Regulations (US Law) Federal regulations have a greater impact on our lives than we know or think. Many of us do not even know how different regulations affect the way we live, our companies work, and our expenditures increase. We should be aware of the impact these regulations have not only on […]

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Hip Dysplasia: Claiming for a Delayed Diagnosis

by Nicholas Jervis May 13, 2013 Clinical medical negligence

Hip dysplasia is an abnormality of the hip joints. It is usually present at the time of birth and it is vital the problem is detected soon after, as this will ensure a positive outcome. If there is a delay in diagnosis, treatment will not be as effective and may lead to long-term complications. What […]

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