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What is the most common charge against health care workers?

malpractice


What cause the most medical malpractice suits?

Some of the most common medical malpractice suits involve misdiagnosis of appendicitis, mistreatment of lung and breast cancer, hospital acquired infections, aortic dissections, and failure to diagnose or mistreatment of heart attacks.


How common is failure to diagnose?

Failure to diagnose, unfortunately, is one of the most common forms of medical malpractice in the U.S. The most common conditions that have been misdiagnosed are Toxoplasmosis, sleep disorders, Otosclerosis, extra nipples and Osteoporosis.


What are the three types of medical malpractice damages?

Medical malpractice is defined as negligence by a medical professional by "act or omission" which causes serious injury or death. The "omission" part of the equation is actually one of the most common types of medical malpractice even though it is not often spoken about in the media. Common types of medical malpractice include: Failure to diagnose Misdiagnosis Delayed Treatment Failure to diagnose a disease would be an "act of omission."


Where can I go to find a little more information about medical malpractice?

Medical malpractice information can be found in legal books from your local library, or from any law offices. Speaking to a medical malpractice lawyer can get you the most professional information.


Are lawyers in Georgia required to carry malpractice insurance?

No. However, most do.


What can you do if false allegations are made in small claims court.?

Not very much, in fact most likely, nothing, except be sure to defend yourself in court rather than ignoring them. Even false allegations could result in a judgment against you if you ignore a complaint. Now, as to whether false allegations are libelous or slanderous, they are not. Allegations made in court are usually not actionable based on a common public policy principal that people with legitimate claims should not be frightened out of making them if the winning party were able to sue the losing party.


What are the difference of statute of limitations for malpractice lawsuits between each state?

It depends on what the laws are in each state. They can vary from 2 years to 6 years, two being the most common.


What is the most common description for parkinson's disease?

The most common description of Parkinson's disease is the shaky disease. This is because the sufferer often has an uncontrollable tremor in their hands and finds walking difficult because of their unsteady legs.


What are the top medical malpractice expert witness cases?

Expert witness testimony is essential to most medical malpractice cases. In all cases these malpractise cases require a medical witness and usually the most qualified.


Nurse anesthetist malpractice insurance?

$5000 a year but most employers pay for that.


Which malpractice defense is most likely to be asserted due to a passage of time?

Statute of limitations