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Neurology Advisor
A $4.5 million stroke verdict shows how a missing ‘stat’ designation and one unfollowed order can end a patient’s life and a neurologist’s career.
Neurology April 30th 2026
Medical Professionals Reference (MPR)
“By design, this system of pleading makes it relatively easy for plaintiffs to subject defendants to discovery, even for claims that are likely to fail.” — U.S. Supreme Court opinion
All Specialties April 27th 2026
Clinical Advisor
Patient history and self-perception are valuable factors, but should never confirm a diagnosis and must be weighed against objective findings.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) April 13th 2026
A patient harmed by their own noncompliance may still file a medical malpractice case. Luckily, though, with proper record-keeping you can generally prevail in this sort of case.
Cardiology April 10th 2026
MDLinx
This recent case out of Orange County, CA, is forcing a question: When does a complication cross the line into criminal liability?
Family Medicine/General Practice April 10th 2026
MDSpire News
Rather than referring patients with substance use disorder to treatment, the doctor prescribed an “astronomical amount of drugs” in dangerous combinations of addictive drugs to those patients.
Pediatrics April 9th 2026