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How can a doctors lawyers in a lawsuit be allowed to have your medical records but your lawyers are not allowed to have his medical records?
Sweetypie78
This is dictated by laws so you cannot do anything about it unless you come up with a good argument.
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What do medical lawyers do for a living?
There are a wide variety of lawyers for just about every occupation and reason. Medical lawyers assist doctors when they are part of a lawsuit and keep them from losing their license.
What kind of lawyers sui doctors?
Medical malpractice attorneys.
What is professional liability insurance in the medical profession?
Medical Malpractice InsuranceIn the medical profession the most common term for professional liability insurance is knows as "Malpractice Insurance". AnswerSometimes doctors make mistakes and lawyers sue them to collect monetary damages. Sometimes doctors do not make mistakes but lawyers still sue them to try to collect money damages. Some lawyers, such as former vice presidential candidate Edwards in North Carolina, have become billionaires suing doctors. With so many lawsuits so often, doctors must hire lawyers and purchase insurance. If they did not, one verdict could wipe them out. They purchase professional liability insurance. When the doctor faces a lawsuit, the insurance company provides the lawyer and if there is an unfavorable verdict, the insurance company pays.The doctor pays for this service in advance. 10 to 20% of what you pay to see a doctor can go for his liability insurance.
What does a medical consultant do?
A medical consultant works with hospitals and doctors on the business side of things. They handle the insurance issues, lawsuit issues and really anything legal and business related so that the doctors can focus on the patient.
Medical malpractice lawyers do what?
Medical malpractice lawyers help clients who want to sue doctors, nurses, or healthcare workers for their professional malpractice (misconduct). They analyze medical records and misconduct done by healthcare workers and helps in getting claims for the injury or loss. The best medical malpractice lawyers-Lawyer4Help USA will help you understand what is going on every step of the way. Call them +1 (307) 828 1476
What is the difference between a professional degree and PhD degree?
Professional degrees refer to degrees such as medical doctors, lawyers, etc.
Is a medical provider legally allowed to waive fees?
Yes, It's called Pro Bono. Lawyers do it, too
Can doctors give secrets that a client tells them?
According to the HIPAA law, doctors and other medical personnel are not allowed to divulge anything about your medical condition to anyone except other medical professionals and perhaps your insurance company for billing purposes.
What is the list of Sudanese registered Doctors in Sudan?
Registered medical officer in Sudan who allowed to practise medicine
If a doctor is being sued will he be barred from revealing medical information about the patient?
Doctors are never allowed to reveal medical information about a patient without said patient's consent, regardless of what legal proceedings are going on. Doctor-patient confidentiality is legally binding, and if they break it then you can sue them for that too. Of course, if the medical information is evidence in the law suit it will need to be revealed to the lawyers/judge/jury/etc.
Can doctors make false statements about the patient and condition?
It is illegal for a doctor to make false statements about a patient's condition. This could result in a lawsuit as well as loss of their medical license.
Doctors that prescribe medical marijuana in Virginia?
No, you cannot get a prescription for medical marijuana in Virginia. Virginia does not currently allow any use of marijuana, medically or not, as it is illegal. Doctors are not allowed to prescribe it.
