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ACTIONS AGAINST HEALTHCARE WORKERS

(The Negligent Nurse)

Vicarious Liability of Hospitals for Physicians' Negligence

Vicarious Liability of Hospitals for Physicians' Negligence

Responsible Parties in Medical Malpractice Cases Other Than Physicians - An Overview

When we think about filing a medical malpractice claim, our first thought is to name the physician in charge of treatment as the defendant in the action. However, medical malpractice is not limited to the conduct of medical doctors. Any providers of healthcare, such as nurses, anesthesiologists, healthcare facilities, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, may have been negligent, leading to injury of a patient.

Gynecology Malpractice in Prescribing Oral Contraceptives

Oral contraceptives, or birth control pills, operate by altering the hormonal structure of the body. For this reason, they have more side effects than other forms of contraception. Therefore, the decision to use birth control pills should only be made after the physician takes a careful history, does a thorough examination, and discusses all possible risks with the patient. Due to the nature of oral contraceptives and the possibly of adverse effects, informed consent is crucial.

Peer Review Privilege and Medical Malpractice

Peer Review Privilege and Medical Malpractice