The Midwest Medical Legal Advisor provides legal information for healthcare providers and administrators, malpractice insurance professionals, and attorneys.
“Landmark” Informed Consent Case: Physician Not Liable
In a case decided in June of 2014 described as “landmark,” the Washington Supreme Court held in favor of a physician as to claims of lack of informed consent. Generally, informed consent addresses the need for a physician to advise the patient of the risks, benefits and alternatives to certain [...]
Ebola in Texas!
Earlier, I blogged about two NMC employees being fired for viewing Dr. Sacara’s medical records without authorization. Dr. Sacara had been treated for Ebola at NMC. Recently, a man in Texas was diagnosed with Ebola. This is different from Dr. Sacara, who was being treated at NMC for Ebola. In [...]
Ebola in Omaha leads to firing of two NMC employees
The Omaha World Herald has recently reported that two employees from the Nebraska Medical Center were fired for viewing Dr. Rick Sacra’s medical records. Dr. Sacra is the doctor-missionary who contracted the Ebola virus while treating others afflicted with the virus in Africa. According to the Medical Center, “based [...]
No Sweeping Under the Rug
It happed in California several weeks ago. After 2 ½ days of jury deliberation, the jury awarded a $4 million verdict against a hospital for allegedly covering up the cause of the post-operative death of a patient. The jury did not find that the hospital committed malpractice and did not [...]
Who is getting the money?
When it is determined that a medical malpractice / professional negligence lawsuit or claim needs to be settled, or when one of the few times a jury sides with the patient, money is paid. Don’t be dismayed by what actually happens to the money. Between contingent fee lawyer contracts paying [...]
Doctors beware: tax-fraud scheme targets the medical profession.
An increasing number of doctors have reported that they have been targets of tax fraud. Here’s what happens: you, happy that it is April 15, go to file your tax return. The IRS kindly informs you that your return has already been filed. What is this, you think? Has my [...]