Surgical skill is a function of how often a surgeon has done the procedure. The Whipple procedure is a tough one. It is a pancreatic cancer operation. It may the toughest one for a surgeon. What is involved is removing … Continue reading
Medical records technology is changing the practice of medicine. Also it is changing the doctor-patient relationship. In the past when patients asked for a copy of their records they were looked at askance. Today many in the healthcare field encourage … Continue reading
Although chiropractic malpractice may come in many forms, one of the more serious forms arises from a treatment called “cracking the neck”. This neck movement involves a sharp movement of the neck. Chiropractic Malpractice Through Cracking The Neck Some patients … Continue reading
Osteopath Healthcare Providers You may have seen the term DO after a doctor’s name. Some people get confused thinking that DO means Doctor of Optometry. In fact DO means Doctor of Osteopathy. The initials for an Optometrist is O.D. Osteopath … Continue reading
Prostate Surgery Medical Malpractice Prostate problems in many men are bound to occur. In others they may be avoided through proper diet and exercise. The nature of the problems consist of an inflamed prostate or enlarged prostate. In addition there … Continue reading
More Is Not Always Better Most cancer patients opt for any and all available treatment. Even those with remote chance of helping their condition. Dr. Lowell Schnipper, the chief of hematology-oncology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, heads the … Continue reading
Gynecological surgery has embraced minimally invasive techniques through the use of what is called DualPort technology. The term “DualPort” refers to the fact that there are two points of entry. One of them is made at the belly button. The other … Continue reading
Podiatric malpractice cases can be difficult cases. They are well-defended by seasoned defense lawyers. These lawyers are retained by specialty insurers. These insurers recognize the problems of podiatric malpractice cases. They tend to hire a defense medical malpractice attorney to cover … Continue reading
Legal malpractice in immigration issues is not exactly a hot topic. However a U. S. Supreme Court case has stated that aliens charged with a crime must be advised of immigration consequences. In Padilla v. Kentucky the Court wrote that defense … Continue reading