Patient Checklist Bill Passes Nevada Senate
The Nevada Senate has passed a patient checklist bill that requires…
Former NFL Player’s Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Dismissed
Matt Stinchcomb, who played professional football for the Oakland…
Number of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Lowest in a Decade
According to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts,…
FDA Issues Safety Warning About Topamax and Birth Defects
In March 2011, the Food and Drug Administration issued a safety…
Woman Awarded $10.5 Million in Anesthesia Malpractice Case
A Connecticut jury awarded Karla Rosa, mother of two children,…
Medical Errors in Emergency Rooms Force Hospitals to Take Action
Yesterday's Wall St. Journal article concerning hospitals' efforts…
Montana Governor Vetoes Medical Malpractice Bill
Characterizing the bill as inadquately providing for patient…
NJ Board of Medical Examiners Disciplines 3 Doctors
Three orthopedic surgeons have been disciplined by the New Jersey…
Judge Approves a $7 Million Medical Malpractice Payment
Worcester Superior Court Judge John S. McCann approved a $7 million…
Reducing Birth Injuries-Some Hospitals Are Implementing Plans
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has awarded grant…
