Nurse Practitioner Medical Malpractice: A Growing Concern for a Growing Industry
A nurse practitioner (“NP”) is a type of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (“APRN”). NPs are nurses with a graduate degree in advanced nursing. NPs are trained to diagnose illnesses, perform physical assessments, and prescribe medication (depending on state regulations) related to primary care and specialty services. This level [...]
Iowa Supreme Court Resolves Ambiguity in the State’s Certificate of Merit Statute
Just under six years have passed since Iowa enacted its medical malpractice certificate of merit requirement, codified at Iowa Code § 147.140. Iowa practitioners have paid close attention during these years as the Iowa Supreme Court and Iowa Court of Appeals have explored the requirement’s contours. And just [...]
The Coverup Can Be Worse Than The Crime
PLEASE! Don’t go back and change the health care records after a bad medical outcome. Jurors in Atlanta in late 2022 awarded a $75 million verdict against a pair of Georgia hospital physicians who did just that. The 32-year-old male patient was taken to the ER. It was alleged [...]
Governor Reynolds Calls for Hard Cap on Medical Malpractice Damages as Iowa Legislative Session Begins
Legislators, lobbyists, and laws – Oh my! Iowa’s 2023 Legislative Session kicked off on January 10, 2023, with Governor Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address. This address marks Iowa’s ceremonial start to its legislative session each year. In her address, Governor Reynolds informed Iowans about her priorities for [...]
The Physician-Advanced Practice Provider Relationship
Advanced practice providers, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, play a unique role in the care and treatment of patients. These providers see, treat, and consult with patients, many times expanding the level and types of care available to patients, especially in rural communities. Nebraska law encourages the use [...]
Be Mindful of Ethical Codes that Impact What Your Client or Witness Can Produce
Cases that involve alleged brain injury often turn on expert battles over the results of sophisticated neuropsychological testing. These tests—such as the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, the Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological battery, and the Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale—represent the culmination of decades of specialized research. And these tests can often provide key [...]
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