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When would a jury find a doctor guilty of medical malpractice?
A jury may find a doctor guilty of medical malpractice if the plaintiff proves that the doctor was negligent under the law. Some common scenarios that result in findings of medical malpractice … more
How can I defend myself against a medical malpractice claim?
In order to successfully defendant yourself against a medical malpractice claim you must prevent the plaintiff from proving a required element of the plaintiff’s case. Successful … more
What are Medicare Anti-Mark Up Rules?
Medicare’s new Anti-Mark up Rules went into effect on January 1, 2009.The Medicare Anti-Mark Up Rules are meant to prevent the mark up (price increase) of certain diagnostic tests that are … more

What are my legal rights to confidential drug and/or alcohol treatment?
People who have completed drug and/or alcohol treatment may be concerned about whether their past problems with substance abuse will forever haunt them. However, there are a number of federal and state laws that can help ensure that you are treated fairly and not denied certain services because of your history with substance abuse or treatment for substance abuse. Federal laws such … more
What is the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005?
The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 is a federal law that has resulted from the federal government’s concern for the safety of patients receiving medical care. As the goal of the Act is to improve the safety and quality of care that patients receive, the Act provides for the creation of Patient Safety Organizations (“PSOs”) that gather facts, … more

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