The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has standards as to the care of diabetes. If these are complied with, they provide the means to bring the blood sugar of most diabetics under control. Daily testing of blood sugar by the patient … Continue reading
Cross-Examination of Defense Doctor The cross-examination of the defense doctor who did the defense exam or is appearing for the defense should address several issues. If standard of care is an issue then see the page dealing with that. Also … Continue reading
Brain injury experts may be either neurologists, neurosurgeons, physical medicine doctors or neuropsychologists. The proposed cross examination below is designed for the first three. Cross of a neuropsychologist must be further refined to avoid the chance of the witness giving … Continue reading
A spinal injury can be life-altering. It impacts lives of victims short-term and long-term. Spinal injuries create a host of health problems. The spinal cord begins at the base of the skull. It extends to the lower back. It is … Continue reading
Team Approach The team approach in medicine may have arrived. In a December 2, 2012 article in The Washington Post a young doctor reported on the team approach. The team approach involves a team leader. This is the primary person … Continue reading
Eye Surgery Eye surgery is becoming more and more common as our population ages. As a result ophthalmological medical malpractice in eye surgery is more common. There are several things that may create the need for eye surgery. Ophthalmological Medical … Continue reading
Obstetric medical malpractice is most often seen in birth injuries . Brachial plexus and cerebral palsy are common outcomes. Also it is seen in other area of decision making. Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Vaginal birth after cesarean is on the … Continue reading
How do I find a medical malpractice lawyer is a difficult question to answer. Probably the best place to start is with friends and family. In particular if they have previously retained a malpractice lawyer in the locale where you are. … Continue reading
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
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