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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 is the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act of 1985?
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act of 1985 (“EMTALA”) was passed as part of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986, a federal law that is more commonly known as “COBRA”. EMTALA is the portion of COBRA that determines the circumstances under which a patient can be refused medical treatment, and/or be transferred to another … more
Medical Care for a Child
Most commonly, it is a parent or legal guardian who seeks medical treatment for a minor child, or a child under the age of eighteen. A parent or legal guardian also has the right to refuse medical treatment for a child if the treatment is neither urgent nor routine. However, in emergency circumstances, or where a parent or legal guardian is unavailable, other people may be authorized … more

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