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Veterinarians

Although some courts have found that the concept of medical malpractice does not apply to veterinarians, many have concluded that the concepts of professional negligence apply based on the conduct of a veterinarian in the performance of his/her...

Use of Binding Arbitration Clauses in Nursing Home Patient Contracts

Use of Binding Arbitration Clauses in Nursing Home Patient Contracts

The nursing home admission process requires that the patient or his or her agent sign a number of documents. One of these is an admission...

Physician Assistant as an Expert Witness in a Medical Malpractice Case

The number of physician assistants (PAs) practicing in the United States is rapidly increasing each year. They are employed in all settings including solo or group practices, hospitals, nursing homes, correctional facilities,...

Loss of Chance Doctrine

Loss of Chance Doctrine

What happens when a patient who had little or no chance for survival or improvement of a medical condition is the victim of medical malpractice? Is a physician liable for the death or...

Physician's Duty to Warn of Drug Risks

Physician's Duty to Warn of Drug Risks

Before prescribing a drug for a patient, a physician has the duty to warn the patient of the risks associated with the drug. If a physician fails to warn the patient...