(2006)‚ the legal term malpractice refers to the act of negligence by that of the licensed nursing professional. A nurse who fails to provide reasonable prudent care in which a careful practicing nurse would under the same circumstance is considered negligent. Malpractice occurs when an action is improper or unethical and results in the allowance of damages. There are specific legal elements that must be present in order for the nurse to be found liable in a malpractice lawsuit. In order for
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a clear cut case of misdiagnosis‚ for example‚ the patient must prove that his condition was worsened by the error before a jury can‚ as a matter of law‚ award him pecuniary compensation” (Holder‚ 1957). The foundational definition of medical malpractice was established in 1898 in the New York case of Pike v. Honsinger‚ when a man kicked in the knee by a horse
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with and set up an appointment with them to talk to them and see what they can do about her problem with her doctor and her knee surgery. As Molly doesn’t have any money‚ Sally can help her by helping her find someone who does Pro-bono cases for malpractice. Sally can tell her whether or not she has a good case but she can’t really tell her what to do‚ where to go‚ or even what papers to file to start the case. If she were to tell Molly what to do‚ where to go‚ or even what papers to file to start
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of malpractice depends heavily on the totality of the circumstances surrounding the event. While many individuals may file malpractice litigation based solely on the presence of a negative outcome stemming from a treatment‚ test or intervention‚ oftentimes cases originating from this reason only will not meet the requirements needed to support a claim of malpractice. In contrast what is often required in determining whether or not associated events will fall under the umbrella of malpractice is
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Medical Malpractice: Is Your Care Below Standard? Imagine yourself lying on an operating table‚ motionless‚ quiet. Above‚ you notice people standing over you. You try to speak but the words just cannot come out. Your arms feel as if they are plastered to the table. You begin to stand up but feel as if weights are strapped to your back and you are bound to the table. Suddenly you feel a sharp pain in your midsection. In and out‚ you see a surgeon slicing your body open with a scalpel. Every
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2012 “Capping Malpractice Awards‚ Will it help lower physician malpractice premiums?” INTRODUCTION Researchers at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) have examined the impact of different kinds of State laws in a number of studies. The studies examined the impact of State legislation that caps damage awards in malpractice cases on decisions of physicians about where to practice medicine. Twenty-four States have laws that limit damage payments in malpractice cases. Most
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Medical Malpractice The doctor-patient relationship has been defined differently through the years. In the beginning it developed into a "common calling" which meant doctors practiced medicine as a duty to their patients. Laws were developed to protect patients‚ therefore doctors used proper care and expert skill. In the past six centuries‚ medical malpractice has increased‚ which lead to revision and addition to the law. Liability was introduced along with the "GIANT of all torts"‚ negligence
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insurance companies in the U.S. apply to maximize their profit is by increasing cost and decreasing coverage. The U.S. maximizes cost by increasing cost of prescription pill and charging for malpractice insurance. U.S. charges ten times more for prescription medication and One-hundred time more for malpractice insurance than other developed countries. (Reid 2010). The U.S is also maximizing profit by decreasing the number of people eligible for coverage through a “patchwork” system. For instance‚
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Undoubtedly‚ Examination malpractice has become one of the canker worms that have eaten deep into the fabrics of the Nigerian society. It cuts across all levels of our education system. Many reasons have been adduced as being responsible for this ugly phenomenon. Perhaps‚ the most remarkable factor is what I can call academic laziness or better still‚ mediocrity on the part of some students. Those who see examination malpractice as the only way to victory in such “bloody war” as education are
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Loyola University Chicago Loyola eCommons Dissertations 2011 An Examination of Internet Pornography Usage Among Male Students at Evangelical Christian Colleges Paul Olaf Chelsen Loyola University Chicago Recommended Citation Chelsen‚ Paul Olaf‚ "An Examination of Internet Pornography Usage Among Male Students at Evangelical Christian Colleges" (2011). Dissertations. Paper 150. http://ecommons.luc.edu/luc_diss/150 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access
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