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Liability for Curbside Consults

Liability for Curbside Consults

Physicians often seek informal opinions from colleagues in treating their patients. Referred to as "curbside consults," these informal opinions can expose the consulting...

Discovery Techniques in Medical Malpractice Cases

Discovery Techniques in Medical Malpractice Cases

In medical malpractice cases, "discovery" is the term used to describe the process of sharing information about the case between the parties to the case....

Bankruptcy

Effect of a Physician's Bankruptcy on Medical Malpractice Awards

It is not unusual for successful medical malpractice claims to result in large judgments against physicians. Generally, the patient will be able...

Liability of Charitable Hospitals

In the past, the courts of many states concluded that private charitable hospitals were not liable for the tortious conduct of their doctors and nurses. The principal reasons given in defense of this blanket immunity included:

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Placebo Therapy and Malpractice

Placebo Therapy and Malpractice

A "placebo" is any intentionally ineffective medical treatment used to replace medication. For centuries, medical research has used placebo therapy to study the effectiveness of...