Timing of Pulling the Plug
What’s the difference between an optimist and a pessimist? An optimist believes these are the best of times. A pessimist is afraid he’s right. It’s an old joke. But, it exemplifies how we expect things will turn out.
Nationalizing Expert Review Panels
A handful of states mandate that medical malpractice cases first be reviewed by panels of experts. These panels rule on the merits of a case. They conclude the standard of care was violated or it wasn’t. In the states that use such panels, such … Read more
That’s a Bummer
Dr. Orlito Trias was sued for negligence. The lower court awarded $4 million in damages. A summary of the case was presented on the Connecticut State Medical Society website. The case claimed that during a preoperative consultation for the removal of fibroid tumors, Dr. Trias … Read more
Notes from a Plaintiff’s Attorney: Medicolegal Issues in Treating Minors – Part 2
We continue with our series of general educational articles penned by one attorney, an MD, JD, giving you a view of the world through a malpractice plaintiff attorney’s eyes. This attorney is a seasoned veteran. The series includes a number of pearls on how to … Read more
Notes from a Plaintiff’s Attorney: Medicolegal Issues in Treating Minors – Part 1
We continue with our series of general educational articles penned by one attorney, an MD, JD, giving you a view of the world through a malpractice plaintiff attorney’s eyes. This attorney is a seasoned veteran. The series includes a number of pearls on how to … Read more
Notes From a Plaintiff’s Attorney: Medical Malpractice Versus Criminal Negligence
We continue with our series of general educational articles penned by one attorney, an MD, JD, giving you a view of the world through a malpractice plaintiff attorney’s eyes. This attorney is a seasoned veteran. The series includes a number of pearls on how to … Read more
Notes From a Plaintiff’s Attorney: Avoiding Liability Involving Autopsies
We continue with our series of articles penned by one attorney, an MD, JD, giving you a view of the world through a malpractice plaintiff attorney’s eyes. In this article, the author addresses “Avoiding liability involving autopsies.” This attorney is a seasoned veteran. The series … Read more
Notes From a Plaintiff’s Attorney: Legal Issues When Patients Offer You a Gift
We continue with our series of general educational articles penned by one attorney, an MD, JD, giving you a view of the world through a malpractice plaintiff attorney’s eyes. This attorney is a seasoned veteran. The series includes a number of pearls on how to … Read more
Jim Morrison Had a Will When He Died. Do You?
The other night, I was channel surfing and started watching a documentary on Jim Morrison, the lead singer of The Doors. He died at the age of 27 in a Paris hotel room. No autopsy was performed. Morrison struggled with alcohol abuse. Many accounts noted … Read more
Hepatitis C Drug Pricing – Let the Games Begin
Gilead Sciences had a banner year. Its blockbuster drug to cure hepatitis C, Sovaldi, had sales of $8.5 billion through third quarter this year. This is the most successful pharmaceutical launch ever. The retail cost for Sovaldi is $84,000 for a 12 week regimen – … Read more
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