People die under healthcare professionals everyday.  While this is unfortunate, many deaths are a result of the natural cycle of life.  It is only when unneeded death occurs due to medical error that the law enters into the scene.  This is where malpractice comes into place.

The article, “What is medical malpractice?” from Augusta Free Press looks at what malpractice is and the steps needed to be taken.  The article states,

“Individuals across the world place their faith in hospitals, doctors, and medical staff. They see health professionals when they are ill and take their children, grandparents, and friends, as well.However, sometimes a single negligent act by the very person in charge of someone’s life can have devastating consequences.”

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Professional Judgement Immunity in malpractice is when attorneys or professionals give sound advice within the norms of the field but when things still go wrong.   This idea is argued to be used more in the following article

The article, “Professional Judgment Immunity in Legal Malpractice Cases” by Matthew Weisberg looks at its usage.  He states,

“A lawyer cannot be held liable for malpractice as long as he uses judgment that is expected by the standard of accepted legal practices and has researched all the applicable principles of law necessary to render that judgment.”

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With so many intricate legal theories and laws in place in any malpractice case, it is important to have an attorney who understands the basics.

Legal Nurse Consultants can also play a role in helping attorneys form defenses in cases, or help patients find justice

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Malpractice insurance is critical and to any physician.  Doctors who work with hospitals may have special coverage but when a hospital closes or a doctor operates on his own, then he or she will definitely require some sort of protection.  This is not about being a bad doctor or a good doctor but common sense and protection of one’s practice and life.

The article, “A hospital’s closure leaves doctors ‘scrambling’ for malpractice coverage” from Advisory Board looks at the importance of this.  The article states,

“Nearly 1,000 medical residents who worked at the now-closed Hahnemann University Hospital spent the final weeks of 2019 “scrambling” for malpractice insurance afterthe hospital’s closure left them with a massive “hole” in coverage, Peg Brickley reports for the Wall Street Journal.”

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Proper staffing with nurses helps increase patient safety and better success.  Stronger laws are always a possibility for increasing patient safety in facilities.  In England, these issues are being addressed

The article, “Legal responsibilities for workforce planning should be enforced” by Mimi Launder and Amanda Nieves looks a the legal responsibilities that may correlate with higher staffing standards.  They state,

“To address the shortage, the College is calling for a fully costed workforce strategy, alongside clear legal duties and accountabilities for workforce supply.  It says that legislation must ensure ‘the right number of registered nurses and support staff with the right knowledge, skills and experience are in the right place at the right time’. “

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Health facilities are not perfect.  They can make errors.  Sometimes the errors are extreme while other times the errors are small and not intended.   Medical facilities work hard to minimize error in patient care but sometimes things can still go wrong.

The article, “5 Common Legal Issues Medical Facilities Face” from LAWFUEL looks at some of the more common legal errors medical facilities can make.  The article states,

“Workers at health care facilities aim to provide the best possible care for patients, but while doing so, they need to understand the many legal challenges at play in the medical realm. Even when facilities uphold a high standard of care, things can still go wrong and result in lawsuits”

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