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What is The Feres Doctrine

WebDue to a Supreme Court decision in 1950 known as the Feres Doctrine, military hospitals, and health professionals are exempt from medical malpractice lawsuits and medical …

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Notifying Physicians and Family of Resident's Condition

WebFederal and state requirements mandate that the resident's physician and family members be notified of changes in a resident's condition that affect health. This includes severe …

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The Patchett vs. Lee

WebIn the Mary K. Patchett vs. Ashley N. Lee case, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled that evidence of medical bill "write offs" and "write downs" situations where the patient has …

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Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury in Indiana Sweeney Law Firm

WebWe offer free consultation. If you received substandard medical care in the State of Indiana, or you were involved in an accident that occurred in Indiana, please fill out the form and …

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Modifications for a Fair and Meaningful Medical Review Panel

WebA modest amendment to the medical review panel should be considered by the General Assembly to allow a panel chair or the parties to order or agree that a …

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Almost Half of ICU Transfers Result in Medication Errors

WebMedication errors witnessed in nearly half of all transfers of patients from an ICU to a non-ICU location.

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Two St. Joseph County hospitals accused of false claims

WebTwo St. Joseph County hospitals accused of false claims. By Jack H. Farnbauch January 4, 2018. Two South Bend attorneys have filed a claim against 62 …

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What is Gross Negligence

WebGross negligence occurs when a medical professional willingly performs a reckless action, causing foreseeable bodily harm with complete disregard for standard of care expected …

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Goshen Hospital Patients File Lawsuit after “Sterilization Processes

WebGoshen Hospital patients who underwent surgery between the dates of April 1 and Sept. 30 may have been exposed to potentially serious diseases as a result of a …

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Negligent Dissemination of Confidential Medical Information …

WebIn June 2015, a patient received in-patient treatment at a hospital for pneumonia-related symptoms. While being visited by a co-worker, a physician entered …

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Unnecessary Surgeries Sweeney Law Firm

WebAn estimated 7.5 million unnecessary medical and surgical procedures are performed annually with the number of unnecessary hospital stays around 8.9 million a year. …

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Malpractice damages awarded for "loss of chance"

WebMalpractice damages awarded for "loss of chance". In Crown Point Indiana, a Lake Superior Court jury awarded malpractice damages to a Hammond county man whose chances of …

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Nursing Home Survey Process in Indiana Sweeney Law Firm

WebRequest a Free Consultation. We offer free consultation. If you received substandard medical care in the State of Indiana, or you were involved in an accident that occurred in …

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Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Malpractice

WebPhysical therapy and rehabilitation are used to treat patients suffering from illness, disease, or injury. An experienced physical therapist (PT) can improve mobility, strength, …

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A Brief Look at Life in a Nursing Home Sweeney Law Firm

WebAugust 24, 2009 By KATIE ZEZIMA - New York Times MAMARONECK, N.Y. ”” For 10 days in June, Kristen Murphy chose to live somewhere she and many others fear: a nursing …

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Indiana State Regulations Governing Nursing Homes

WebIf you received substandard medical care in the State of Indiana, or you were involved in an accident that occurred in Indiana, please fill out the form and we will get back to you as …

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Indiana Birthing Injuries Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

WebThe first thing is to change the position of the mother to allow her pelvis region to open and the baby's shoulder to pass through. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of …

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Failure to test/ Failure to Respond to or Communicate Test Results

WebRequest a Free Consultation. We offer free consultation. If you received substandard medical care in the State of Indiana, or you were involved in an accident that occurred in …

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Hospitals Are Not Reporting Errors as Required by Law

WebIf you received substandard medical care in the State of Indiana, or you were involved in an accident that occurred in Indiana, please fill out the form and we will get …

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