| Nursing Home Abuse |
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| With advances in medical technology and health care in general, more people are living longer and longer. In fact, Americans over the age of 85 is the fast growing segment of the country's population. As the aging population increases, so does the number of people receiving long-term care in nursing homes. More... |
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| Gynecology Malpractice in Prescribing Oral Contraceptives |
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| Oral contraceptives, or birth control pills, operate by altering the hormonal structure of the body. For this reason, they have more side effects than other forms of contraception. Therefore, the decision to use birth control pills should only be made after the physician takes a careful history, does a thorough examination, and discusses all possible risks with the patient. Due to the nature of oral contraceptives and the possibly of adverse effects, informed consent is crucial.More... |
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| Chiropractor Malpractice |
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| Chiropractor MalpracticeMore... |
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| Neonatology Malpractice |
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| Neonatology MalpracticeMore... |
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| 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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