Medical Justice Blog

by “Dr. J.D.” Allegations of communication failure account for a progressively increasing proportion of malpractice claims. This is partially the result of the fact that more diagnostic studies and examinations are being performed and expectations of timeliness in reporting have increased with improved technology, but … Read more

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Most doctors carry professional liability policies of $1 / $3 million limits. Dr. Kurt Haupt would certainly benefit from a $75 million policy. He delivered a baby in April, 2009. The baby developed cerebral palsy. The plaintiff’s attorney argued “baby’s heart rate was fluctuating wildly … Read more

by Michael J. Sacopulos “I’m on jury duty. God help me.” For those of us who have been on jury duty, this thought has probably passed through our head. Perhaps some of us have even muttered it beneath our breath when we received the notice … Read more

Sam Bernard showed up at the office of Dr. Edward Goldberg, a gastroenterologist, for a colonoscopy. The anesthesiologist, Dr. Goldweber, gave the patient propofol for sedation. Because the colon prep was inadequate, the case was aborted, and the patient went home. Five months later, the … Read more

This week newspapers reported assorted medical specialty societies are recommending doctors perform fewer tests and procedures. They also urged patients to question the value of these services, if offered.

Utah’s highest court ruled that family members can sue a doctor if something goes wrong with their loved one’s care. Doctors, of course, owe a duty of care to their patients. But, if their care affects non-patients…well, that is mostly new territory.