Surgical Collaboration and the Duty to Disclose: Avoiding Failure-to-Inform Claims
In today’s increasingly multidisciplinary healthcare environment, effective communication and transparency between physicians and patients are paramount—especially when it comes to surgical care.
When Miscommunication Becomes Malpractice: Key Insights for Providers
When healthcare providers fail to share essential information either with patients or with other members of the care team, the results can be catastrophic.
When Does a Physician-Patient Duty of Care Arise?
Have you ever wondered what happens if an on-call specialist says no? What if they refuse to accept a transfer, decide not to treat a patient, or perform a procedure?
How Incomplete Consent Led to an Indefensible Case
This Case of the Month involves a patient’s death following aortic surgery¹ and highlights the importance of informed consent and documentation before high-risk procedures.
Are Dogs Allowed in the Medical Office?
In the 2019 case of C.L. v. Del Amo Hospital, Inc., the court addressed whether a hospital’s refusal to accommodate a patient’s self-described service animal violated ADA.