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Medical Professionals Reference (MPR)
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
Cardiology Advisor
Although the physicians believed that the case was closed, the plaintiff convinced an appeals court that the lower court had made legal errors that warranted a new trial.
Cardiology January 26th 2026
The lawsuit against Scott Wiesen, MD, from patient Elaine Bredehoft said this: “He was suffering from dementia and was not able to recognize long-term employees of his practice.”
Gastroenterology January 22nd 2026
“Both physicians should have realized that the patient’s aortic stenosis was worse than originally thought and the patient did not receive proper treatment, leading to his death.”
Cardiology December 3rd 2025
“The first thing that should come to mind as a clinician when evaluating headache in the ER is the SNOOP criteria. This will help you assess for potential red flags in a patient with a headache.”
Emergency Medicine December 2nd 2025
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