Many states have versions of “tort reform” laws that were enacted, in part, to limit the number and outcome of medical malpractice lawsuits. Does Washington have
A recent article noted that many hospitals with special nursing needs are scouring the country for qualified nurses to fill temporary gaps in personnel, including
The vast majority of people who call my office looking for legal help are not familiar with the legal system. They’ve likely never spoken with
Background studies on medication errors There are far too many medication errors on a daily basis. A study on medication errors describes that about 1.3
The coronavirus pandemic is unsettling to all of us. I have been pleasantly surprised with the reaction from our community (particularly Washington State) to the
The recently-disclosed problems at Seattle Children’s Hospital with regard to infection from the aspergillus mold highlight some of the problems facing hospitals. Hospitals are not just
Autopsies are not done as routine matters any more, but can provide critical insight into cause of death where
Causation can be a very difficult, and sometimes insurmountable, hurdle in bringing a successful claim alleging a delay in diagnosing a condition.
With electronic medical records comes pressure (and relative ease) in charting things in a visit that simply were not done.
A recent study highlights the conflict between physicians who want to treat sepsis patients immediately, versus those who want lab work done prior to treatment.