CA Supreme Court Ruling Effectively Overturns Good Samaritan Law
As of December 18, 2008, helping someone in need just became risky and complicated. In a split decision, the California Supreme Court determined that if you attempt to render non-medical assistance to someone (even if as part of a rescue attempt,) you can be held personally liable for any injury that the victim may claim …
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Insurance Companies Streamlining to Lower Premiums
Physicians Reciprocal Insurers (PRI) is amongst the malpractice insurance companies which are streamlining their operations, in efforts to maintain and lower professional malpractice insurance for healthcare professionals. PRI has consolidated their offices, and plans to move their headquarters into a rennovated and re-engineered 100,000 square foot facility in ROslyn, NY by the end of this …
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Voluntary Continuing Education As A Defense
While most healthcare providers recognize that continuing education is a necessary part of their profession, some think of this as simply mandated by their employer or an obligatory formality. Others view it as a refresher course on skills and practices which one may not use often. Given medical technology’s potential for rapid change, it’s easy …
Obama’s Transition Team Invites Public Comment on Healthcare Reform
President-Elect Obama’s transition team put out a broad emailing, inviting people to hold meetings within their community, to talk about their problems and concerns, and to brainstorm solutions to their current situations and circumstances. This unprecedented action is being spearheaded by Senator Tom Daschle, who has been designated as the Secretary of Healthcare Reform for …
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Illegal Scapegoating Creates Violent Potentials in E.R.
Regardless of personal politics, there are problems within the healthcare system of the United States. Everyone knows that’s true. The general public is upset and angry, looking for someone to blame, and at least a bit xenophobic. In conversations, online and off, every discussion seems to become a debate on the subject — one in …
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Credit Card Payments Accepted by MedPro
Medical Protective recently announced that effective immediately, credit card and electronic payments will be accepted for premium payments for individual physicians and groups in California! Med Pro will not asses additional charges for payments made using either of these two new options. All of the customary payment plans will still be available and of course those …
Placebos, Fatigue, And Negligence
When lawyers talk about a Medical Malpractice case, the first thing on their mind is whether or not it qualifies, whether it is provable as malpractice. Just because there is a detrimental end result to a patient does not necessarily mean that there is basis for an allegation of malpractice. If the healthcare providers have …
Malpractice Suits Make Patients of the Physicians
One of the unaccounted tolls of being named in a malpractice suit is the clinical stress and depression that some physicians and health care providers experience as a result of the suit. Nearly all healthcare providers get into the field because they want to help people. It matters to them that they are using their …
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Patient Records In a Malpractice Case
We’ve posted about the importance of keeping thorough patient records to justify the choices and actions of a health care professional. In this article we talk about another crucial factor: Alterations of patient medical records. Regardless of your intention, a record should never be altered. An addendum, or additional comment may be acceptable, but if …
MedPro Expands to Cover Non-Standard Risks
Medical Protective strives to provide physicians and dentists with medical and dental malpractice insurance solutions. The company recently recognized a demand for more coverage options than currently provided through standard Medical Protective products, specifically with respect to the needs of doctors presenting non-standard or unique risks which do not fit standard guidelines. To meet this …