Georgia Shield Law Should Be Followed By Other States

Hidden in false concern about patient safety, CMS enacted “Never Events” that actually were about budget cutting. They were actually “Never Pay Events”. But the false impression of such a denial is that someone is guilty of malpractice, when that is not necessarily true. Obamacare regulations and private insurance payment rules could likewise be used … Read more

Will Doctors Become Malpractice Targets In Active Shooter Cases?

Physicians could become the targets of opportunity for lawyers in high profile “Active Shooter” cases, as an unanticipated outcome of the Administration’s move against guns as a result of school and other shooting events. As gun owners resist the facile “gun violence” label and force a look at the incidents involved, the fact-finding is leading … Read more

Suing Doctors for EMTALA Claims?

Doctors are not the only ones who sometimes find EMTALA confusing as a recent Tennessee case highlights.  Lawyers apparently don’t understand it either. A patient came to the hospital with severe eye pain, was treated with eye drops, and sent home.  A few days later he returned with increased pain and was given an ointment … Read more