When we talk about medical malpractice on this blog, we are usually speaking specifically about the liability a doctor faces for acting negligently with respect to his or her professional duties. Medical malpractice, in this sense, is only one part of the total...
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Noneconomic damages cap is one among several federal tort reform proposals
Last time, we looked briefly at a federal measure being proposed by Republicans in the House of Representatives which would put a cap of $250,000 on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases. That measure, as some readers may know, is one of a number of...
House lawmakers contemplate federal med mal damages cap
As we mentioned in our last post, law makers in the House of Representatives are reportedly considering a measure that would establish a federal cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases.The legislation, which has been approved by the House Judiciary...
Med Mal damages caps highlight importance of building strong damages case
Michigan readers may know that there is a cap in Michigan on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases. Non-economic damages refer to damages which are not readily measurable in monetary terms, and include things like pain and suffering, loss of consortium and...
Study suggests change in standard surgical practice may be appropriate
We have written before on this blog on the topic of medical standard of care. As we’ve noted, the medical standard of care can vary from one state to another and even from one community to another, depending on state law.Standard of care can come from a variety...
Study suggests inverse relationship between pro-plaintiff med mal laws, quality of care
A recent study from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago confirmed what has come to be increasingly obvious to many in the medical field: the threat of litigation doesn't necessarily motivate physicians to do better work. The lead author of...
When routine medical, surgical procedures result in serious harm to patients, P.2
Previously, we began looking at the issue of medical mishaps which occur in the context of routine medical procedures. As we noted, routine medical procedures, such as tonsillectomies, are by and large successful and occur without serious incident. In some cases,...
When routine medical, surgical procedures result in serious harm to patients, P.1
One important point that every patient needs to be aware of is that every medical and surgical procedure presents risks to the patient. The nature and seriousness of the risks depends, of course, on various factors, including the patient's condition, the proposed...
Research shows potential connection between brain functioning and preterm delivery, P.2
Previously, we began looking at a recent study which found a potential connection between preterm delivery and lack of neural connectivity in a specific region of the brain. As we noted, it isn't known yet exactly what the connection is, if any, between preterm...
Research shows potential connection between brain functioning and preterm delivery, P.1
Something like 10 percent of births in the United States every year is premature. Premature delivery can present serious risks for both mothers and their children, and medical professionals are expected to follow accepted standards of care in handling...