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In Texas, a Stolen Heart Raises Questions About Tort Reform

11 years ago, Jerry Carswell died under mysterious circumstances while being treated for kidney stones at Christus St. Catherine Hospital…

10 years ago

At-Home Healthcare Experiment Aims to Reduce Medical Errors

In spite of the fact that hospitals are designed to be dedicated medical care facilities, many patients fare better when…

10 years ago

New York Ranked as One of the Worst States for Malpractice

The Journal of Patient Safety estimates that preventable medical errors are responsible for between 200,000 and 400,000 patient deaths every…

10 years ago

Surgeon at Yale New Haven Hospital Removes Wrong Rib

Even the best hospitals in the world aren’t immune to cases of medical malpractice. Last year, Deborah Craven, a sixty-year-old…

10 years ago

Understanding the Standard of Care

In 1837, an English farmer built a haystack near the boundary of his neighbor’s property. His neighbor warned the farmer…

10 years ago

Report Lists Most Common Reasons for Malpractice Suits

Every year, Medscape releases a report on the state of medical malpractice in America. In 2015, the publication surveyed nearly…

10 years ago

Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice

Malpractice cases can take many forms. Sometimes patients are injured during the course of their treatment. Sometimes medications are prescribed…

10 years ago

Personal Injury Cases vs. Workers’ Compensation Claims

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be wondering what the best course of action is to get…

10 years ago

Study Uncovers Troubling News About Malpractice Rates

It’s well known in the healthcare industry that physicians in some specialties face a greater risk of malpractice claims than…

10 years ago

Lawmakers Question VA Hospitals’ Paid Leave Practices

The Veterans Health Administration has had no shortage of scandals in recent years, the latest of which concerns the way…

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