| Pathologist as an Expert Witness in a Medical Malpractice Case |
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| In preparing certain types of medical malpractice cases, the use of a good pathologist as an expert witness can help the jury to understand the complex medical issues underlying the patient's injury. However, before an attorney picks a pathologist to testify, he or she should understand the medical specialty of pathology.
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| Neonatology Malpractice |
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| Neonatology Malpractice More... |
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| Unnecessary Surgery |
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| Gynecology Malpractice in Prescribing Oral Contraceptives |
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| Oral contraceptives, or birth control pills, operate by altering the hormonal structure of the body. For this reason, they have more side effects than other forms of contraception. Therefore, the decision to use birth control pills should only be made after the physician takes a careful history, does a thorough examination, and discusses all possible risks with the patient. Due to the nature of oral contraceptives and the possibly of adverse effects, informed consent is crucial. More... |
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| Physician Assistant as an Expert Witness in a Medical Malpractice Case |
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| The number of physician assistants (PAs) practicing in the United States is rapidly increasing each year. They are employed in all settings including solo or group practices, hospitals, nursing homes, correctional facilities, and rural and inner city clinics. More... |
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