The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that hospitals are vicariously liable for the negligence of non-employee doctors working in a hospital, where the patient arrives at the hospital through the emergency room; even if there is a consent form generally disclaiming that...
Medical Malpractice
When doctors keep practicing amid serious misconduct claims
Physicians accused of serious misconduct may keep treating patients while complaints or legal claims are pending. A physician may keep a valid license during this time. Patients may not know that concerns about their provider are under review. This can make informed...
Could you be billed for a medical debt you do not owe?
Receiving a bill for care you never got or for an amount you do not owe can be confusing and stressful. A recent federal class-action lawsuit filed against Corewell Health and its collection agency, DCM Services, highlights how patients can face aggressive collection...
What are the dangers of a wrong diagnosis?
Many people make regular visits to their doctors, especially when they are feeling ill or have developed some kind of medical symptom. After a few examinations and lab tests, a doctor can typically diagnose the medical condition a patient is experiencing. The doctor...
Holding Michigan psychiatric hospitals accountable for patient abuse
Families place enormous trust in psychiatric hospitals. These facilities are expected to provide care, treatment and protection for individuals who may be experiencing some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. When that trust is broken through patient abuse,...
Waking Up During Surgery: Anesthesia Awareness Guide
Waking Up During Surgery: How Anesthesia Awareness Happens, Why It Can Be Devastating, and What You Should Know You are told to count backward from ten. Somewhere around seven, the world fades. The next thing you are supposed to remember is a nurse gently calling your...
When Cost Savings Replace Radiology Care
Many hospitals have eliminated 24/7 on-site radiology departments, not because technology made them obsolete, but because staffing them is expensive and inconvenient. In their place, hospitals are relying on remote radiology services that provide overnight...
Medical malpractice claims and social media: Should you be wary?
Suffering harm at the hands of a health care provider can be emotionally devastating. After all, these are the professionals you thought you could trust to make your medical issues better. When a medical provider makes a mistake that leaves you injured, you have every...
Misdiagnosed Ectopic Pregnancy: When a Normal Pregnancy Is Mistaken for an Emergency
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus and is a serious, life-threatening condition that requires prompt treatment. Because symptoms such as abdominal pain, pelvic pain, and vaginal bleeding can signal an emergency, physicians...
Michigan Patients Deserve Protection: Why Doctors Should Be Required to Carry Malpractice Insurance
Most Michigan patients assume their doctors are fully insured in case something goes wrong. Unfortunately, that isn’t always true. In Michigan, physicians are not required to carry medical malpractice insurance. We have seen firsthand how this loophole can devastate...