Malpractice Consult

What plays out in real-life courtrooms differs greatly from those on television.

Based on 5- and 10-year study periods, physicians with single or multiple paid medical malpractice claims “were shown to have a greatly elevated risk of having additional paid claims during a future period,” the authors wrote.

"The different outcomes in [these] cases highlight the contextual nature of medical care," writes Kenton H. Steele, Esq.

"The patient’s counsel alleged that the urologist had failed to properly inform the patient of the risks and complications associated with the treatment," writes Acacia Brush Perko, Esq.

Apology laws limit the admissibility of apologetic statements.

Be sure to obtain a release before providing patient records.

Expert states less-invasive options should have been considered.

This process is one of the most common methods of resolving medical negligence cases.

Insurance company contributed to settlement without insured’s consent.

Most states require affidavits for malpractice cases to proceed.

Complete, clear documentation bolsters your credibility.

Plaintiff claims defendant negligently failed to order urology consult.

"Although chart completion may seem like a chore that can be put off until later, this decision can backfire," cautions Kenton H. Steele, Esq.

Lawsuit was resolved at mediation for $3,500,000.

Widow claims between $85,000 and $200,000 in damages.

Deposing witnesses allows for presentation of factual issues in a case.

Plaintiff alleges injury occurred during insertion of Foley catheter.

The ability to explain complex medical issues to laypeople is crucial.

"When there are multiple defendants at trial, defendants typically present a unified defense," writes Acacia Brush Perko, Esq.

The patient had presented to the ED with inflammation of the kidney and a 2-mm stone.

Any aha! moments usually come before trial begins.

Jury apportions fault among the plaintiff as well as the defendants.

Required elements to prove a claim include breach of duty and damages.

The provider said the patient failed to timely return for follow-up.

"The length of time provided by a statute of limitations on malpractice claims varies from state to state," writes Kenton H. Steele, Esq.

Prostate cancer symptoms were mistaken for other conditions.

Here’s how to guard against lawsuits and disciplinary actions.

"The collaboration between the settling defendants and plaintiff mobilized the urologist, who ultimately participated in the overall settlement of the applicable malpractice cap," writes Acacia Brush Perko, Esq.

Stone embedded in bladder wall, causing slow bleed

A urologist should have been consulted, an expert for the plaintiff said.