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On Wednesday, May 14th, victims of faulty medical devices and dangerous drugs will finally receive a voice in Congress. As you may recall, this past February the Supreme Court held that state tort claims regarding medical devices were preempted if the Food and Drug Administration had granted premarket approval for a medical device. The House…

This story comes to us from Spokane, Washington…but is equally applicable to about any city in America. A Spokane area landlord, has agreed to pay a $4,000 penalty to settle alleged violations of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) lead-based paint disclosure rules. The single family home used as rental property is considered by the EPA…

I try to read as many books written about and by medicine and the medical profession as I can. Frankly, I enjoy the reading and always learn something new. Today, I want to share (and recommend) two good books. Sacred Trust, written by Dr. Phyliss Hollenbeck is an excellent read and a very accurate critique…

I received a call this week from a very kind, smart lady who was calling on behalf of her Aunt who was the victim of nursing home negligence. The lady told me – “I want to be upfront with you, this happened in 2006.” “When in 2006?” I asked. “May 14” she replied. YIKES. In…

If the doctor puts a bad pace maker in your chest, and it causes problems such that you need additional medical care, you have the right to sue the pace maker company for damages, right? Sorry – this is a trick question. The Medical Device Amendments (federal law) prohibits (or preempts) state tort claims against…

Putnam County (Hurricane, WV) Circuit Court Judge O.C. Spaulding has approved settlements totaling $2.4 million for three malpractice lawsuits involving Dr. John A. King and Putnam General Hospital and the hospital’s former owner, Nashville, Tenn.-based Hospital Corporation of America Inc. Dr. King had practiced at Putnam General from November 2002 to June 2003. The lawsuits…

Everyone should be concerned about their heart. Most of us have family members or friends who have suffered from a heart attack or more minor heart problem. The consequences of these “cardiac events”can be devastating so do your homework before choosing a cardiologist or being admitted to your local hospital. The three basic types of…

New disease outbreaks in China; 15K children infected By HENRY SANDERSONThe Associated Press Wednesday, May 7, 2008; 1:37 AM BEIJING — New outbreaks in China reported Wednesday put the number of children infected with hand, foot and mouth disease above 15,000 and the death toll has risen to at least 28 across the country. A…

Not one week goes by in our office without a caller telling us that their doctor or hospital or nursing home will not provide them with a complete copy of their medical records. Our response is always the same….UPON REQUEST YOU MUST BE GIVEN ALL OF YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS!! No ifs…ands…or buts. The only requirement…