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25 Mar 2012, 7:51 am
The state's director of Americans for Safe Access, Don Duncan, says that he hopes that the creation of this union will help an industry that is commonly misunderstood. [read post]
17 Jul 2009, 7:29 am
However, states have three years to implement the new system. [read post]
21 Jun 2012, 10:00 pm
The National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention defines a medication error as "any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the health care professional, patient, or consumer...related to professional practice, health care products, procedures, and systems, including prescribing; order communication; product labeling, packaging,… [read post]
13 Feb 2023, 10:14 am
According to the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM), misdiagnosis cases affect 12 million Americans yearly and lead to an estimated $100 billion or more wasted annually. [read post]
18 Aug 2016, 6:30 am
In 1979, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) revealed that one-third of medical professionals’ handwriting was illegible. [read post]
14 May 2015, 10:58 am
Atul Gawande – surgeon and author – is well recognized as one of the most astute observers of the American health care system. [read post]
13 Sep 2012, 10:45 am
Obviously, the complaint that the court system is overburdened by medical malpractice cases is simply a myth. [read post]
13 Sep 2012, 10:45 am
Obviously, the complaint that the court system is overburdened by medical malpractice cases is simply a myth. [read post]
15 Apr 2022, 9:01 am
He posits the fundamental questions: where are the jobs for persons with significant medical and vocational challenges? [read post]
23 Jan 2007, 6:17 am
Do Americans age 50 and older talk with their physicians about their use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) — diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products not presently considered part of conventional medicine including herbal supplements, meditation,... [read post]
15 Apr 2020, 1:06 pm
At a time when many health systems are turning to community partners for support, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has stepped in to offer free housing at its Hope Lodges across the U.S. for health care staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. [read post]
9 Aug 2007, 9:54 am
Interesting column in today's Wall Street Journal: Accountability 101: State Colleges Prepare To Measure Their Own Performance, by David Wessel:The American medical and higher-education systems regularly boast, with some justification, that they are the best in the world. [read post]
11 Aug 2008, 8:31 pm
In the American system, experts are hired by [...] [read post]
30 Jun 2009, 5:17 am
Richard Epstein surveys the ways other systems handle litigation, and medical litigation in particular: Even these features [jury trials, contingency fees, lack of loser-pays, extensive lawyer-driven discovery] aren't the whole story. [read post]
4 Aug 2023, 4:18 am
Mealy’s lawsuit was based on violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Rehabilitation Act, and 42 U.S.C. [read post]
25 Apr 2013, 11:20 am
Department of Justice has recently issued a revised edition of the National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations. [read post]
22 Apr 2010, 4:48 am
Despite staggering statistics, Memphis medical malpractice lawyer points out patient safety should take priority Did you know that in the United States, more than 98,000 Americans die each year from preventable medical errors. [read post]
28 Apr 2017, 7:54 am
Lamar Smith (Texas), who introduced the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act, claims that the justice system currently leans in favor of the victims in medical malpractice lawsuits, there simply is not data to support that. [read post]
30 Apr 2021, 6:21 am
Among those reasons are if you are 65 years or older, and/or have a medical condition, like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, or a weakened immune system, or at a higher risk for getting very sick from COVID-19, and/or if someone in your household is at high risk for contracting COVID-19. [read post]
19 Apr 2022, 9:08 pm
The American Medical Association (AMA) estimates that the shortage of physicians could rise to as high as 139,000 by 2033. [read post]
