Many malpractice cases never make it to the court room.  Some may not even make it to public record due to mediation.  Meditation is the process where the two parties can find a compromise for compensation due to malpractice.  It is cheaper, less stressful and spares the healthcare provider less unwanted publicity.

The article, “Legal Malpractice Ideally Handled in Pre-Suit Mediation” from Miles Mediation and Arbitration looks at the process of mediation.  The article states,

“Resolving a matter pre-suit often means that it can be disposed of in weeks or months instead of years. The lawyer can quickly put the matter to bed and fully return to the business of law without the weight of uncertainty caused by litigation. The truncated time period also translates to cost savings in terms of legal fees. Relative to litigation, the cost of a pre-suit mediation is nominal.”

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Please also review AIHCP’s Legal Nurse Consultant Program.  Legal Nurse Consultants can play big roles in meditation.  The program is a four year certification for nurses.

Heart surgery is a very risky surgery.  Not all heart surgeries are successful due to the risky and dangerous nature of it but some errors are preventable and fall outside the standard of risk.  Healthcare providers have the obligation to supply care and professionalism from the surgery preparation to checkups following heart surgery.  When they fail to adhere to standards of practice, and injury results, it is important to seek reparations.

The article, “What Are My Legal Options Regarding Heart Surgery Malpractice?” from South Florida Reporter looks at some of the problems that can point towards a possible malpractice case after heart surgery.  The article states,

“There are various types of errors that can take place during heart surgery. Concerning heart surgeries, most errors take place in Balloon Angioplasties. A Balloon Angioplasty is a way to correct several heart problems such as heart attacks and artery diseases.  Next most erroneous, complications arise from Cardiac Ablations. Heart surgery errors can also arise from the incorrect diagnosis of a heart problem and during other surgeries, such as Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.”

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Please also review AIHCP’s Legal Nurse Consultant Certification.  The program aims to train nurses in the field of legal nurse consulting to help aid attorneys in malpractice cases, whether in defense of the physician or on behalf of the patient.

Malpractice in healthcare is caused by a variety of reasons.  People are human and doctors and healthcare professionals are no different.  For the same variety of reasons that mistakes and errors plague people in other professions, they so to can plague medical professionals.  The only issue is with health, the stakes are much higher.  Doctors and healthcare professionals have to minimize errors.  Perfection or close to it is necessary.

The article, “What Are the Causes of Medical Malpractice?” by Michael Langton looks at common errors in the medical profession and how they can lead to injury or physical damage.  He states,

“While errors are understandable, negligent mistakes that cause serious injury or death are known as medical malpractice. When medical malpractice occurs, this opens up a physician to legal action should the victim or their family choose to sue.”

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Please also review the Legal Nurse Consulting Certification from the American College of Legal Nurse Consulting and see if it matches your professional goals as a legal nurse.

Malpractice cases occur everyday.  Whether the physician is in the wrong or right, cases and lawsuites range in the thousands.   As a physician or healthcare provider, it is not uncommon to eventually face a malpractice charge.  Whether warranted or not, healthcare providers need to be aware of the many things one should and should not do.

While this may be a stressful time it is critical to remain level minded and react in the proper emotional, professional and legal ways.  A healthcare provider needs to understand how to react legally and professionally to the notice.

The article, “What to do if you are sued for malpractice” by James Sweeney offers some basic advice if sued.  He states,

“How physicians behave after learning that they’re being sued for medical malpractice can determine the outcome of the case, regardless of its legal and medical merits.  That’s why it’s important for physicians to know how to act upon being served notice of a lawsuit. Medical Economics spoke to malpractice defense attorneys and insurers to determine the do’s and don’ts to follow.”

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Healthcare providers will need the aid of a malpractice attorney specialist who will be better equipped to mount a proper defense.  Legal Nurse Consultants also play a pivotal role on a malpractice team.  They are able to serve as expert witnesses and also define the industry standard in medical procedure and determine if one acted within the standards.  To learn more about Legal Nurse Consulting please review the American College of Legal Nursing’s Legal Nurse Consultant Certification and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.

Security cameras in nursing homes are aimed at helping prevent injuries.  Cameras also can present multiple ethical issues.

The article, “Security cameras in nursing homes aim to protect the vulnerable but present ethical dilemmas” by Kim Eckart attempts to look at the issues surrounding them.  He states,

“The use of cameras in resident rooms is so common that some states have passed laws to help families and facilities navigate the legal issues. But it’s not just a gray zone for law. Lots of ethical issues are at play, and it raises the question of privacy’s role in our lives.”

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Please also review our Legal Nurse Consulting Certification and see if it matches your academic and professional goals