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 American Hospital Association’s Patient’s Bill of Rights. Knowing The American Hospital Association’s Patient’s Bill of...
How To Look Up Your Doctor’s Lawsuits In 3 Steps
Medical malpractice lawsuits are surprisingly common. 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 has had multiple claims and clearly shows a lot of negligence towards patients. It’s hard to find out whether a doctor made an honest mistake or is truly negligent....
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...