Frequently Asked Questions

• What happens if a complaint is filed against me with the Georgia Composite State Board of Medical Examiners?
  The Board will first determine whether the complaint is within its jurisdiction. Then the Board will conduct a thorough investigation by collecting information from both the complainant and … more
• What is the potential liability in a medical malpractice case in Georgia?
  Georgia law requires that medical malpractice damages be just and reasonable in light of the evidence. However, there is no monetary amount that defines just and reasonable. A defendant … 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 is the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (WHCRA)?
  The WHCRA is a federal law that provides women with certain rights after they have had a mastectomy, which is most commonly the result of breast cancer, but may be the result of other health conditions, as well. If you are a woman who has had or will have a mastectomy, the WHCRA provides you with important rights and benefits.   If your group or individual health insurance plan … more
• What is the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
  Essentially, the Privacy Rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) sets forth your privacy rights to your medical and health information. The Privacy Rule defines who may have access to your medical information, and under what circumstances another person or organization can have access to that information.   The Privacy Rule applies … more

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