Did you know that one of the leading issues of medical malpractice is misdiagnosis? Most people will experience some type of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis in their lives, however, not all incidents lead to dangerous or fatal consequences. Just because a doctor misjudged symptoms doesn't mean they are necessarily guilty of medical malpractice.
Identifying Medical Malpractice
Why You Should Vote YES on 46
Vote YES ON 46. Don't believe the "greedy lawyer" rhetoric. Think it through. If Prop 46 fails it is unlikely you, your parents, your kids, or anyone in the community will find a lawyer to represent them in most instances of malpractice. Don't believe the "greedy lawyer" rhetoric you see repeatedly on the television commercials purchased by the malpractice insurance companies.
What Is MICRA?
Note: This post is part of an ongoing series about Proposition 46.
Why Do Medical Malpractice Caps Matter?
Note: This is the first installment of a series about medical malpractice caps in California and the initiative on the ballot this November that proposes to raise them.
California's Nurses Deserve To Be Safe
A recent string of violent attacks against California nurses has generated a lot of media attention and a new bill requiring more extensive safety procedures in state hospitals.
Marin General Hospital Needs to Take Nurses' Concerns Seriously
Last week, ten Marin General Hospital nurses voiced concerns about patient care to the Marin Healthcare District board, which oversees the hospital. The nurses, who, according to the Marin IJ, have been struggling to be heard over the course of the past year, said they fear hospital administrators are paying too much attention to the financial bottom line and not directing enough resources toward patient care and safety. A petition signed by 90 MGH nurses demands that the hospital respond to their complaints.
