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
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
Some doctors opt out of insurance – and can leave their patients in the cold People commonly assume that the doctor or surgeon they are
Long hours and low pay contributing to residents’ frustration Residents at the University of Washington staged a “sick in” recently in order to get medical
And they often get these “other causes” into evidence A recent Court of Appeals case came out reversing a trial court’s decision for a couple
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is underreporting medical malpractice payments made for negligence of their providers, with long term, donwnstream risks for patient care.
Causation can be a very difficult, and sometimes insurmountable, hurdle in bringing a successful claim alleging a delay in diagnosing a condition.
The AMA recently published the results of a study which reveal that stress and burnout is associated with Electronic Health Records.
The online retailer Amazon is getting into health care. What will that mean for patients?