In healthcare, charting and documentation aren’t just routine administrative tasks. They are crucial components of patient care and legal protection for healthcare providers. These detailed records serve as a comprehensive account of a patient's medical history,...
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Medical Malpractice Defense
What must someone prove to claim medical malpractice against you?
As a doctor, you know that not every patient you treat will leave content. Some enter with unrealistic expectations. Others do not react to the treatment you give in the way you or they expect and hope. You are also human and work under immense pressure, so you will...
Can a physician’s apology be held against them in Florida?
When a patient experiences an adverse outcome to a medical procedure or their condition suddenly worsens despite your best efforts, it’s only natural to want to express your sympathies to them or their family – but physicians have long been counseled against the...
Dismissing a patient from your practice (without getting sued)
As a physician, you want to help all your patients – but some patients either don’t want to be helped or make it impossible for you to properly do your job. A patient who’s non-compliant, disruptive or threatening to you or your staff can put your license to practice...
4 Ds of medical malpractice that must be proved for a case
In medicine, trust is paramount; patients rely on healthcare providers to provide them with quality care, and healthcare professionals, in turn, are responsible for providing this care at the highest standards. Yet, doctors cannot always produce the results they or...
How to avoid misunderstandings with patients
A doctor-patient relationship is crucial as it determines the quality of treatment. When a physician has a poor relationship with their patient, misunderstandings may arise, increasing the chances of a medical malpractice claim. This guide discusses how you can avoid...
3 documents you need to defend a medical malpractice claim
You worked hard to be a doctor and are dedicated to offering quality services to your patients. However, a patient may sue you for medical malpractice due to a misunderstanding. In such a case, you will need to employ defense strategies to protect your reputation and...
What are the elements of a medical malpractice suit?
Medical malpractice is a serious issue that can have significant consequences for patients and physicians. If you are a healthcare provider in Florida, it's essential to understand the components of a medical malpractice suit so you can be prepared if one is brought...
When is a medical error not legally actionable?
Physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers are held to specific professional standards. They are educated about these standards during their educational and licensing processes. Most of the time, these standards are upheld with thoughtfulness and meaningful...
5 causes of medical malpractice
Medicine is a pretty fast-paced field, and -- like any other industry -- it's prone to errors. With all the pressures of the modern medical environment, from the unbelievable schedules and lack of staffing to the way that electronic health record systems are...