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The Privacy of Your Medical Records

What Do Medical Records Consist Of?

Both state and federal laws require that hospitals and other health care institutions maintain medical records of all patients they treat. Medical records...

Liability of Charitable Hospitals

In the past, the courts of many states concluded that private charitable hospitals were not liable for the tortious conduct of their doctors and nurses. The principal reasons given in defense of this blanket immunity included:

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Claims Based on Fraud and Deceit

A physician and his patient are in a relationship based on the patient's trust and confidence in the integrity and good faith of the physician. Therefore, in many states a physician is held to a higher standard in his actions towards the patient,...

The Discovery Rule and Medical Malpractice

The Discovery Rule and Medical Malpractice

Statutes of limitations specify the period of time after the occurrence of an injury during which any suit must be filed. In medical malpractice cases, nearly every state has...

Midwife Malpractice

Midwife Malpractice

For centuries, midwives have helped women through the birthing process. A midwife attends childbirth, provides support during labor and delivery, and supervises the general care of women...