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Are Surgical Errors Malpractice?

Posted on January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 by medilaw

They can be. But know that not all errors will give rise to a medical malpractice claim. You usually have to prove that a surgeon’s error fell below a certain…

1 in 4 Medicare Patients Harmed in Hospital Stays

Posted on November 24, 2022November 24, 2022 by medilaw

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General recently published a report on adverse events in hospitals. In particular, the report focused on adverse events involving…

Is Sexual Misconduct by a Medical Professional Malpractice?

Posted on November 24, 2022November 24, 2022 by medilaw

Healthcare providers commit sexual misconduct when they make unwelcome and/or inappropriate sexual contact or sexual comments with a patient. Sexual misconduct is a type of medical malpractice. Victims should contact…

Is It Malpractice If Your Doctor Fails to Diagnose Cancer?

Posted on October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 by medilaw

You might have a legitimate medical malpractice claim if your doctor failed to timely diagnose cancer. The specific answer, though, is largely dependent on the facts of your case. Please…