Frequently Asked Questions

• What happens if a complaint is filed against me with the Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline?
  The Complaint Unit has the responsibility of reviewing all complaints that are filed. Then, the complaint is forwarded to the appropriate Board within the Department of Health. At that point a … more
• What is the potential liability in a medical malpractice case in Rhode Island?
  Rhode Island does not place monetary limits on the amount of economic and non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. However, Rhode Island does have a collateral source rule which requires … more
• 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

Legal Articles

• What rights do I have about the medical care that I receive?
  You have a variety of legal rights about the medical care and/or treatment that you receive from your doctor, a hospital, or any facility providing medical services to you. Among these rights are the right to have information about the treatment that a healthcare provider is recommending for you, the right to consent to or refuse treatment, and the right to privacy in terms of your … more
• What are Good Samaritan laws?
  Good Samaritan laws, which are also known as Volunteer Protection laws, are state laws that are enacted to protect healthcare providers and other rescue personnel from being sued as a result of providing help to a victim during an emergency situation. As long as you use reasonable care in assisting a person during an emergency, based on the resources that you have available to you at the … more

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