Another two papers have come out examining the effects of tort reform – and specifically caps on noneconomic damages. The conclusions: caps don’t save money, but do increase the likelihood that a plastic surgeon will come to your state.
A new study calls into question whether using antimicrobial washcloths helps prevent Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs).
Images from recent clinical trials of a new 3D body scanner are out, showing an incredible amount of detail that will hopefully help doctors in the future.
Apology laws are laws that allow a doctor to apologize for a medical error without his apology being used against him in Court. Although I understand wanting to incentivize doctors and other health care providers to apologize when they’ve caused harm, it’s often a hollow gesture when it’s not followed up by some action to make things right.
Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) are a relatively new phenomenon. While there can be some benefit to having a surgical procedure at an ASC, there are good reasons to be careful, not the least of which is that surgeons and anesthesiologists often have a strong financial interest in performing your surgery there, when it may not be the safest choice for you.
Wrongful birth cases are complicated, both medically and legally but also emotionally. Recovering for the wrongful birth of a child is allowed in Washington state, and the rationale behind it is sound.
Proposition 46 in California highlights barriers to justice around our county, although luckily not as much in Washington
Doctors and other health care providers, just like all of us, have a hard time admitting mistakes. Unfortunately, in their line of work mistakes can cause tragic harm, and without admitting those mistakes and improving safety, patients will continue to be harmed.
It is a common misconception that doctors lose their licenses when they settle malpractice claims with injured patients. The truth is doctors continue to practice, sometimes after settling many claims.
The perception of many is that medical malpractice cases are simple and easy, and that we are all harmed by defensive medicine practices and runaway jury verdicts. This is wrong. The fact is these cases are difficult, costly, and as a result many people harmed by medical malpractice cannot get compensation for their injuries.
