When a health care professional hears the term "medical malpractice," they may think that it only applies to physicians. Nurses, however, may also need to defend themselves against a malpractice claim. Medical malpractice overview If a nurse is accused of medical...
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What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice?
People in New York have the expectation that when they go to see doctors, they will not only be able to determine what is wrong, but also be able to help cure it. There are times when a certain medical condition may be too far along for doctors to anything about it,...
How can New York healthcare entities prevent neglect allegations?
Nursing home neglect is a serious issue that can affect the health and well-being of residents and expose health care entities to legal liability. However, New York health care entities can take steps to avoid nursing home neglect accusations, and there are possible...
The role of mediation in medical malpractice cases
For many reasons, including the backlog in the court system due to the pandemic, there is a growing interest in settling medical malpractice cases through alternative dispute resolution (ADR), particularly mediation. So far, it has proven to be effective. What is...
Common nursing home claims and potential defenses
Healthcare professionals join the medical field to help their patients. For those who work in nursing homes, it can be difficult if they are accused of injuring their patient in this setting. Common claims There are several common nursing home personal injury claims...
Evidence needed to defend against nursing home negligence claim
When a nursing home resident suffers an illness or injury or passes away, the resident’s loved ones may allege that the nursing home failed to provide the resident with adequate care. If the resident’s family decides to file a lawsuit against the nursing home, the...
Eight business practices to protect against malpractice suits
Aggressive risk mitigation is a powerful tool versus medical malpractice suits. T these business practices are not only legally protective, they’ll likely support better medical outcomes. Best practices Mindful preparation for the possibility of a legal contest will...
Failure to mitigate as a nursing home abuse or neglect defense
A lawsuit against your nursing home can cause you significant financial damages and seriously tarnish your business reputation. When people hear about claims of nursing home abuse or neglect, they may automatically assume the nursing home is at fault. This is somewhat...
Defense strategies for medical malpractice claims
When a patient suffers an injury or illness they were not expecting, their first thought is often to blame the physician who treated them. However, even the most experienced, competent New York physicians have negative patient outcomes that are out of their control....
Spotting elder abuse from the inside
Abuse of elderly patients is one of the most common forms of nursing home neglect, yet even experienced administrators have difficulty spotting instances of patient abuse by their staff. Understanding the various forms of elder abuse and being alert to various warning...
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