Medical Malpractice Defense

Emergency departments work under tight time pressure and heavy patient volume. When a malpractice claim comes later, the medical record may be one of the most important pieces of evidence. Clear, accurate documentation can help show what the provider saw, considered...

The record of informed consent is often your primary defense when a patient claims you failed to warn them of potential risks and alternative treatments. However, that defense only works if your documentation is complete and precise. The case of Williams v. Levine In...

A medical malpractice deposition is one of the most stressful events a doctor can face. For physicians in New York, knowing this legal process well and approaching it with a clear plan can help shape the outcome of their case. Understand what a deposition involves A...

When someone sues a medical care provider for malpractice, it is critical that they can establish a duty of care. Not all medical workers in a facility are going to have a duty of care to that patient. Only by establishing this relationship can the patient actually...

When a patient experiences a complication they were never warned about, they may have grounds for a malpractice claim, even if you performed the procedure correctly and without error. This is one of the more frustrating situations you can face as a physician, because...

Facilities that provide long-term care encounter unique challenges when someone alleges that a diagnosis should have occurred sooner. If the facility cannot defend against the claim, it may face investigation, professional discipline and financial damages.  A defense...

Wearable devices and home monitoring tools now play a larger role in healthcare. Patients can track heart rhythms, blood pressure, glucose levels and other health information from home. They can also send this information through patient portals and remote monitoring...

Healthcare professionals are seeing more patients who arrive with information from social media, online forums and health influencers. Many patients feel strongly about what treatment they want and may believe they know what is best for their body. While patient input...

When providing medical care, doctors, nurses, surgeons and other medical professionals always strive for a positive outcome for the patient. But that does not mean it is always possible. Many procedures are not guaranteed to have good results, and there are inherent...

If your organization is exploring charting tools with artificial intelligence (AI), you are not alone. Healthcare providers across New York may be evaluating this technology to reduce paperwork, ease staffing pressure and give clinicians more time with patients. The...