Patient Bill of Rights: How Patient Advocacy Works
What Are Patient Rights As a patient, you have rights that ensure you’re safe and properly informed in almost any medical situation. Federal and state laws guarantee your medical protection. But what really guarantees your rights and safety as a patient is the The American Hospital Association’s Patient’s Bill of Rights. Knowing The American Hospital Association’s...
How To Look Up Your Doctor’s Lawsuits In 3 Steps
Finding Out If Your Doctor Has A Medical Malpractice Or Wrongful Death Lawsuit Medical malpractice lawsuits are incredibly common in the medical community. Americans file almost 20,000 lawsuits every year. That’s why most doctors carry medical malpractice insurance in case an accident does happen. But what if your doctor’s had multiple claims, and clearly shows a lot...
How Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Work
What Is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice is an act or omission of normal and accepted care. To prove a doctor is truly negligent, a victim needs to prove 4 key pieces of evidence: There was a legal duty of care the doctor was responsible for.The doctor breached this duty by failing to follow standard procedures.There is a direct relationship between the breach of duty and the...