Medicolegal Issues
Medicolegal Issues
Criminal liability: What are the risks for medical professionals?
Medical professionals were held criminally liable in 2 widely publicized cases. This analysis enhances understanding of the legal implications for...
Medicolegal Issues
Disjointed states of America: The medical is political
While those of us in medicine have become accustomed to abortion care being legislated and politicized, it is not the only care...
Medicolegal Issues
The SCOTUS 2021–2022 Term: Decisions and analysis
While abortion rights was the leadoff issue in this year’s Term, other important decisions also were in play, including COVID-19 vaccination,...
Medicolegal Issues
Suing patients: Medical, ethical, and legal considerations
Making sure medical debt collection policies reflect your hospital’s mission
Although it is common to read about patients...
Medicolegal Issues
Embryo mix-up debacles: Is there liability?
A discussion of IVF-related injuries and the evolving legal considerations
Medicolegal Issues
The Supreme Court and reproductive rights
A case-by-case review of the evolution of reproductive rights leading to the ongoing controversial Texas abortion law and review
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The Supreme Court 2020‒2021: What will affect ObGyns?
Despite restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court had a productive term. Here is what is important to note.
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Genetic testing and the future of cerebral palsy malpractice cases
Would genetic testing have prevented this lawsuit?
CASE Mixed CP diagnosed at age 6 months...
Medicolegal Issues
Is there liability if you don’t test for BRCA?
Cases involving missed BRCA testing are increasing. Could you be exposing yourself to unnecessary risk if you don’t...
Medicolegal Issues
Home pregnancy tests—Is ectopic always on your mind?
When a patient presents to the ED reporting early pregnancy and intermittent vaginal bleeding, failure to evaluate for ectopic pregnancy can...
Clinical Review
Telemedicine: Navigating legal issues
Some legal concerns and caveats of using telemedicine, as well as a prediction for the future of virtual health care
In the...