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YOUR “RIGHTS” AGAINST MEDICAL DEVICE COMPANIES 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

YOUR “RIGHTS” AGAINST MEDICAL DEVICE COMPANIES

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…

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WEST VIRGINIA JUDGE APPROVES MALPRACTICE SETTLEMENTS 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

WEST VIRGINIA JUDGE APPROVES MALPRACTICE SETTLEMENTS

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…

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Non-Competes: They Are Everywhere! 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

Non-Competes: They Are Everywhere!

I try to get regular exercise, primarily running, biking, and lifting weights. My local athletic club is about 10 minutes from my office and 5 minutes from my house…so I really don’t have a good excuse not to work out! During my last trip to my athletic club I ended up talking with a young…

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CARDIAC PATIENTS IN VIRGINIA 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CARDIAC PATIENTS IN VIRGINIA

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…

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DISEASE OUTBREAK 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

DISEASE OUTBREAK

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…

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CAN YOU GET YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS? 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

CAN YOU GET YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS?

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…

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CASE REPORT: THE DANGERS OF TELERADIOLOGY 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

CASE REPORT: THE DANGERS OF TELERADIOLOGY

Teleradiology, what is it? It is the electronic transmission of radiological patient images, such as x-rays, CT’s and MRI’s, from one location to another for the purposes of interpretation and/or consultation….and almost all hospitals today are using these services. Hospitals like to use teleradiology services because it provides around the clock professional services, often at…

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CASE REPORT: FEDERAL COURT IN ALEXANDRIA SIDES WITH EMPLOYEE 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

CASE REPORT: FEDERAL COURT IN ALEXANDRIA SIDES WITH EMPLOYEE

On April 15, 2008 Judge Gerald Bruce Lee issued an opinion favorable to the “little guy” in a dispute over the validity of a non-compete clause. The case is Nortec Communications v. Carl Lee-Llacer (USDC, Eastern District of Virginia). Among other issues, the court was faced the legality and enforceability of a non-compete clause which…

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RESEARCH VIRGINIA NURSING HOMES 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

RESEARCH VIRGINIA NURSING HOMES

If you have heard a facility does not provide quality care, don’t just let the rumors control your decision, investigate yourself! Here is how: www.medicare.gov – you can look at recent Medicare surveys Send a request for surveys taken by Virginia Department of Health. How? Send a Freedom of Information Act Request, to Virginia Department…

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CASE REPORT: VIRGINIA MEDMAL CASE SETTLES 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

CASE REPORT: VIRGINIA MEDMAL CASE SETTLES

This is sort of a sad news/good news/bad news settlement of a medical malpractice case in Virginia. The sad news is that an infant (Hunter Morris) who was delivered in 2001 at the University of Virginia Hospital suffered horrible injuries at birth, including cerebral palsy and brain damage, due to the negligence of his doctors.…

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NURSING HOME CHARGES ON THE RISE 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

NURSING HOME CHARGES ON THE RISE

A recently released study reveals that costs for nursing homes and assisted living facilities have increased for a fifth consecutive year. The survey by Genworth Financial Inc., comes as baby boomers are approaching retirement and worry that they haven’t saved enough to cover day-to-day expenses as well as long-term medical care costs. The study found…

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PLAN PLAN PLAN 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

PLAN PLAN PLAN

I am not yet at the stage where retirement is on my mind. But, if it is for you, you have a lot of work to do, and YES I mean you young 60 somethings… YUP – LISTEN UP. I know these conversations are not fun, but have them now! 1. Write a Will –…

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