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Anesthesiology News
A malpractice case illustrates how delayed notes and missed escalation can undermine patient safety and weaken legal defense, even when care actions may have occurred.
Ambulatory Care Nursing April 16th 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
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
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