Doctor-patient confidentiality is a simple premise, but a very important one. It is integral to the medical world because without it, patients would be afraid to go to doctors if they were suffering from an embarrassing medical condition. The confidentiality doctrine...
Doctor Errors
Common defense tactics for medical malpractice claims
While it's never fun to argue for the other side of an argument that you are having, in the case of medical malpractice, it is very important to understand just how the legal factors impact such a complicated area of law. So, for the sake of argument, let's take a...
Doctor errors can happen, talk to a lawyer when it does
It may seem like an honest mistake, forgetting to order an x-ray or failing to prescribe the right dosage for a prescription. But when that mistake leads to a worsened condition or worse, the death of a patient, that honest mistake can turn into devastation for an...
Do you know what to do to try to avoid doctor errors?
There is no question that doctors should be expected to provide a standard of care that does not inflict any harm upon their patients. Despite this notion, all too often patients are injured to varying degrees. While there are various programs in place in hospitals...
Could demanding respect from a doctor result in better treatment?
It seems like respect is something that people should give each other freely. As we all know however, this is not the way things always work. At times, to get it, you have to demand it—even from your doctor. A recent study indicates that those who have a hard...
Should you fire your doctor?
Most residents of the state of Ohio likely rely on certain professionals to provide much needed services. Those relationships may be long in duration and individuals may feel a sense of loyalty toward the professionals. There may be times however when it is...
Could you have a medical malpractice claim?
People throughout the state of Ohio seek medical attention for a variety of conditions each and every day. While the reason each person consults with a medical provider varies from person to person, all expect that they will receive a certain level of care. When this...