Medical Malpractice

The healthcare field is the subject of a host of federal statutes, regulations, guidelines, interpretive information, and model guidance. There are a considerable number of statutes and regulations that have an impact on the delivery of healthcare services. A statute is legislative enactment that has been signed into law. A statute either directs...

A birth defect is generally referred to as a complication occurring at birth which causes an infant to come out deformed, or otherwise impaired. Many people just assume that these birth defects are the result of a natural birth, and there is no way to help it. You might be surprised to find out that isn't actually the case. As a matter of fact,...

Locum Tenens is a term used in many industries. Essentially, it literally means "place-holder" and it is a way of describing a worker who temporarily performs the duties of another worker. Such is the case in the medical profession. There are times when doctors need to take time off for maternity leave or other reasons, or doctors retire and leave...

It's an important question... because most of the sexual malpractice by ministers has been violating boundaries with teens. And... The clinical record shows that most ministers who violated sexual boundaries with adolescents... thought they were doing ministry! Astonishing... isn't it?But thought is exactly what was missing in every one of those...

Many senior citizens across the country are facing a terrifying outlook on the availability of quality healthcare. Already the lowest reimbursing health insurance carrier, Medicare is cutting physician fee schedules by more than 20% across the board. The end result may be catastrophic for those that have no other option.In an effort to rein in...

When it comes to protecting personal wealth and business assets, the first thing that comes to many people's minds is insurance. There is no question that insurance can play an important role in asset protection. Not only is it often required by law, by your lender or by your landlord, insurance can be an effective first line of defense against...

Is your healthcare facility falling behind in the technology department? Do you walk into other hospitals or nursing homes and see minuscule, but notable upgrades in the equipment these places use that your facility doesn't? There is a common issue among healthcare facilities around the country where the most up-to-date equipment has not yet been...

There are a number of diverse factors to consider when you are choosing a plastic surgeon and surgery facility. Naturally, surgical experience and training are the most important considerations as far as the doctor is concerned, while the facility would be graded on how up to date the equipment is, the cleanliness and orderliness of the operation,...

Lawsuit Loans. No Risk LoansA relatively new source of financing is now available for both individuals and business owners. It is called lawsuit financing, often referred to as lawsuit loans or lawsuit funding. But these are not loans because the money does not have to be paid back unless the case is won.Lawsuit financing (loans) help clients...

Trusting just anyone these days without properly knowing the person well can be risky these days. Criminals can be anyone from any walk of life where they can even mask themselves as professionals. Just like the many cases of physicians victimizing their patients. This is the reason why a certain patient has the right to perform background check...

A recent article in the USA Today stated that there was a 47% rise in deaths in the Gulf Coast states within the impact area of Hurricane Katrina as a result of the loss of healthcare professionals in those areas. Healthcare professionals displaced by Hurricane Katrina, many laboring under the burden of student loan repayments and the daily financial...

2000 years ago, the baby Jesus was born in a manger in Bethlehem. When seen from a medical perspective, this blessed event appears quite differently. Let's examine it with so-called "modern" thinking.Consider the big risk our Heavenly Father took when he sent his son to us the way he did. First of all, the Virgin Mary was much too young to bear...

Every week, the national health care debate seems to change direction. However, in this seemingly never-ending battle raging on Capitol Hill there is one topic, despite the course, which comes up again and again: Reform.Regulations, protocol, and policy, while all of these may need amending reform itself can be a tricky word (changing the rules,...

Aetna collier county anxiety psychologist provide comfort to patients who suffer from anxiety and depression. Many people does not believe that patient comfort is medically necessary anymore. Although plenty of information available regarding etna collier county anxiety psychologist, board certification and malpractice suits, the search for a...

Finding a LASIK M.D. to perform your LASIK eye surgery is not a task which you should take likely. You should be able to go into your surgery confident that your doctor has both the knowledge and skills necessary to complete your procedure quickly, painlessly, and correctly. You'll want a LASIK M.D. with as much experience as possible, so there's...

Lt. Costello (name and place changed, but the story is true) sat behind a large, conspicuously clean desk at the Tarrytown Police Station in N.Y. He was cool, composed, and seemed as uncluttered mentally as he was physically. The awards on his book cases and certificates on the wall attested to a long, successful career."I paid my dues,"he said...

In most respects, Sara Taylor was like any other ten-year-old girl; however there was one very big difference: she had a severe health condition that, despite multiple visits to the doctor, had not been resolved.Sara had several disturbing symptoms, the most noticeable of which was a persistent cough. She also suffered from recurring ear infections,...

Stress has become a part of our modern day society and is showing its toll on the younger generation or the elderly alike. It is here that mental health professionals help in providing their services to such beings. In a recent report by National Institute of Health has found out that one in every four adult nowadays suffer from mental disorder...

Dental care is one of the important things in the general hygiene of an individual. Visiting a dentist can be a very daunting task that can cause anxiety and frustration. Dentists are of many types depending with their specialty of training.Pediatric dentists are trained to cater for the oral care for children and adolescents. They focus on growth...

The Drawbacks and Benefits of ImplementationWhen it comes to EHR implementation, many people wonder why it hasn't yet taken off. The technology is there, but awareness still isn't where it should be.EHR offers physicians some incredible benefits, especially when it comes to coordinating patient care. Think about this for a moment: today, many...

What happens if:The main physician (and owner) of a medical practice becomes disabled A successful and growing business owner suddenly diesCan the medical practice sustain enough income to pay all of the business overhead expenses? Would the physician have enough in personal savings to cover their expenses and provide for themselves and their...

Listed in the top 34 jobs in America, by CNN.com, Pharmacists are one of the leaders in the scientific job market. How does an average starting salary of $90,000 a year sound to you?Do you have what it takes to make this long scholastic journey? Here's what you must know before choosing this career field: Plan on six years of college, and on the...

Alternative medicine is a term to describe healing practice that is beyond conventional medicine. A few popular form of highly commercialized alternative medicine are Naturopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, meditation, homeopathy and diet-based therapies. Frequently grouped with complementary medicine, alternative medicine comes from...