Chermak Vs. Trillium Sports Medicine Case Study

My future profession will be orthopedic surgery, so the case of Chermak v Trillium Sports Medicine is extremely relevant. Although the case involved a chiropractor and not a surgeon, the premise was similar. From a legal standpoint I will be following a lot of the same guidelines that Dr. Tirsch followed. In my chosen career there are many instances that might lead to a lawsuit, but I have learned from Chermak v Trillium Sports Medicine that if you follow the right protocol you can prove that you were not negligent in your treatment. After reading the case, I have learned that Kinesiology professionals must follow protocol exactly. There is not much room for error in health care professions. Chermak sued Dr. Trisch and Trillium Sports Medicine because she developed a herniated and extracted disk. I know that in orthopedics I am going to see a lot of patients that might not always take the advice to rest and stop activities that would potentially cause more harm or new injuries. Chermak was a perfect example of not listening to her health care provider as she continued to participate in activities that she had been told would cause more injury. Knowing that my patients are not always going to listen to me when I tell them that they need to take a break from their sport or other physical activities, I need to be prepared. Dr.
When I have my own practice I will make sure to do everything I can in order to stay away from a negligence claim, but if something were to happen I now know what I need to do in order to win my case. I will make sure my waivers are well written and properly administered. I will uphold a standard of care to all of my patients. I will be sure to take detailed notes and explain everything clearly to my patients so in the event that I am held liable I will be able to defend myself. Lastly, I will make sure that all of my employees are up to date on all procedures and