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Court Denies New Trial After Jury Exempts Doctor in Retained Object Case
Lessons from this case reveal the importance of proving or disproving causation, a critical element in any medical malpractice case.
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Obstetrician Liable For $1.75 Million Due to Permanent Brain Injuries to Infant During Delivery
This case focused on the use, or misuse, of a medical device: the vacuum extractor.
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Developing a Culture of Healthcare Safety Requires Multifaceted Approach
Improving the safety culture of a hospital or health system will require tackling challenges on several levels of the organizational structure.
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Electronic Discovery Can Be Costly, Time-Consuming
Discovery requests for electronic data can be especially burdensome in healthcare because of the vast amount of data involved.
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Tips for Getting the Most Out of Mediation
Remember that mediation is not about right and wrong. Rather, it is about fixing the problem at hand.
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Choose a Qualified Mediator
Choosing a mediator from a reputable organization is critical to ensure the parties feel comfortable that the mediator will remain neutral.
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There’s No Crying in Mediation
Emotion should be saved for the courtroom and not the mediation process, experts say.
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Mediation Can Resolve Disputes Faster, at Less Cost Than Litigation
When carried out well, mediation can leave all parties more satisfied than they would have been with other resolutions.
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Nonoperating Physician Found Exempt From Liability
This matter provides several insights as to the duty of care in medical malpractice suits, the legal relationships among physicians working within the same practice or at the same facility, the respective burdens of proof, and the roles of expert opinion testimony.
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Improper Medication Leads to Patient’s Death, $10 Million Verdict
In this case, both parties relied heavily on expert opinions to attempt to prove or disprove the causal link between the course of treatment chosen and the onset of the ischemic colitis that led to the patient’s death.