| Dermatology Malpractice |
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| Even physicians who practice dermatology may be liable for damages to a patient caused by their medical malpractice. Studies indicate that most malpractice claims result from the most common types of clinical situations, not the more exotic procedures.More... |
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| Liability Resulting from the Use of Antibiotics |
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| You wake up in the morning not feeling well, you make a quick phone call to your doctor and describe your symptoms to the staff person who answered the telephone, and within an hour, you have a prescription for antibiotics in your hand. The increased use of antibiotics in this country has been labeled "promiscuous," and it is criticized by many conscientious physicians. More... |
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| Medical Malpractice Actions under the Federal Tort Claims Act |
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| Generally, there is a waiver of liability for the malpractice committed by employees of the United States government pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The government is substituted for the physician as a party in medical malpractice actions, and the remedy against the government is exclusive. The federal courts have sole jurisdiction in cases under the FTCA, and a judge without a jury tries them.More... |
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| Physician Liability for Assisted Suicide |
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| Physician Liability for Assisted SuicideMore... |
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| Failure to Diagnose Breast Cancer |
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| The statistics are frightening. More than 10 percent of woman will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes, and it is the leading cause of death in women ages 40 to 60. However, the news on early diagnosis in encouraging. About 85 percent of women whose breast cancer is detected early will survive at least five years.More... |
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