Introduction Patient safety and health care quality are important. The rate of medical errors is high. Medical errors affect patient outcomes. Medical errors can be prevented. Patient safety and health care quality are important. Patient safety and health care quality are important. They can affect patient outcomes, and the impact of medical errors on patient […]
Category: Medical Law
The Role of Medical Expert Witnesses in Legal Cases
Introduction Courts rely on the testimony of medical expert witnesses to determine whether a patient has been injured by medical malpractice and what damages should be awarded. A medical expert witness is an individual with specialized knowledge in a particular area of medicine who can testify about that area in court. Say’s Dr Francene Gayle, […]
The Ethics of Physician-Assisted Suicide
Introduction Physician-assisted suicide, or PAS, is a controversial issue that has been in the news recently. In January 2019, the American Medical Association (AMA) officially adopted a policy opposing physician-assisted suicide. But many doctors still disagree with this position and believe that PAS should be legalized. Say’s Dr Francene Gayle, this raises many ethical questions: […]
The Legal Implications of Medical Malpractice
Introduction Most people know that medical malpractice is a serious issue that can have life-altering consequences. Say’s Dr Francene Gayle, Medical malpractice cases are also incredibly complex and require an experienced attorney to oversee and handle them. If you’re concerned about the legal implications of medical malpractice, read on to learn more. What is Medical […]
What Steps to Take to Protect Yourself Legally as a Medical Professional
Introduction As a medical professional, you know that you have an important job to do for your patients. You also have legal responsibilities that you need to fulfill in order to protect yourself and your patients from harm. Say’s Dr. Francene Gayle, understanding what these responsibilities are is the first step to protecting yourself legally […]
How To Find A Medical Lawyer
Introduction When you need medical malpractice help, it can be difficult to know where to turn. You want an attorney who will handle your case with care and attention, but finding that individual may be tricky. Say’s Dr. Francene Gayle, your best bet is to seek out a lawyer who has experience working on similar […]
How Medical Law Protects the Rights of Doctors
Introduction Medical law is a branch of the law that protects doctors from being misdiagnosed or treated negligently by patients. It also prevents people from pretending to be lawyers or doctors.Say’s Dr. Francene Gayle, Medical law ensures that patients’ rights are protected and that they are not misdiagnosed or treated negligently. This field could prove […]
Top 5 Medical Law Topics for Nurses
Introduction In the medical field, nurses are often at risk of being sued by patients because of a mistake they’ve made. In fact, nurses are twice as likely to be sued than doctors. Say’s Dr. Francene Gayle, While it’s important for nurses to know their rights in the event they’re ever sued, it’s also important […]
What is Medical Malpractice and How to Avoid it
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional or an institution fails to provide reasonable care to a patient, resulting in injury or death. As such, it’s important for everyone to understand the basics of medical malpractice so they can ensure that they don’t become victims of malpractice according to famous primary-care physician, Dr. Francene Gayle. […]
The Benefits of Utilizing Medical Legal Help
Dr. Francene Gayle, who has received her medical degree from Howard University, says medical legal help is essential for individuals who have experienced a medical injury, or if you are in the process of pursuing medical malpractice. Medical legal help can provide compensation for any injuries that you may have sustained, and it is important […]