Why the recent 2010 heparin incident in a newborn nursery should never have happened
Apr 22, 2010
In April 2008, the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations sent to all JCAHO hospitals guidelines on how to prevent heparin-related injuries in the hospital. These recomendations...
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Summary of 2010 Guidelines From the National Guideline Clearing House for Acute Coronary Syndrome With Segment Elevation
Apr 22, 2010
The National Guideline Clearing House released guidelines related to percutaneous coronary interventions. The purpose of this legal guide is to summarize for patients the guidelines that relate to eval...
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Analysis of Fagadau v. Werkenstern, 05-09-00861-CV, Dallas Court of Appeals
Apr 22, 2010
This is the latest intermediate appellate court case on CPRC Chapter 74 reports in Texas.
Background:
Fagadau is an ophthalmologist. He was sued for medical malpractice. The medical liability sta...
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Texas Pharmacy Malpractice Issues
Apr 21, 2010
In Texas, a pharmacist
is defined as a Chapter 74 (CPRC) health care provider. The deadline for
bringing suit against a pharmacist is two years from the date of the
negligence. A notice letter should b...
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Interventional Cardiology Malpractice
Apr 21, 2010
Interventional
cardiology is a subspecialty of cardiology wherein cardiovascular disease is diagnosed
and/or treated using catheters and other hardware inserted into blood vessels
of the heart. Success...
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Can the insurance company in a Texas Medical Malpractice case make payments instead of paying cash?
Apr 08, 2010
In general, if you file a medical malpractice case in Texas, there are some circumstances in which the insurance company can force you to accept future periodic payments instead of paying up front in c...
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If I obtain a favorable verdict am I allowed to recover pre-judgment interest in a Texas case?
Apr 08, 2010
Pre-judgment interest is
recoverable in personal injury and wrongful death cases at the same rate as
post-judgment interest, currently
the prime rate, but restricted to a low of five percent and a high...
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Are Government-Owned Hospitals Immune From a Lawsuit in Texas Even if They Hurt My Child?
Apr 08, 2010
This Legal Guide is
not intended to be a substitute for legal advice or consultation.
Instead, it is intended to provide a general background of the issues
presented. One should always obtain a formal ...
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Are Damages Limited in Texas Medical Malpractice Cases?
Apr 08, 2010
This Legal Guide is
not intended to be a substitute for legal advice or consultation.
Instead, it is intended to provide a general background of the issues
presented. One should always obtain a formal ...
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What is the Significance of Expert Testimony in a Texas Medical Malpractice Case?
Apr 08, 2010
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not intended to be a substitute for legal advice or consultation.
Instead, it is intended to provide a general background of the issues
presented. One should always obtain a formal ...
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