Frequently Asked Questions

• What happens if a complaint is filed against me with the Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance?
  The Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance investigates all complaints against doctors licensed in the state of Maryland. The Board investigates all allegations and then decides whether … more
• What is the potential liability in a medical malpractice case in Maryland?
  Maryland law allows plaintiffs to recover all of their quantifiable economic expenses such as their medical bills, rehabilitation expenses and loss of income that occurred as a result of the … 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 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
• 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

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