Doctors and other types of care providers have the responsibility of providing quality care and support to patients. It is impossible to guarantee outcomes to medical procedures, medications and other recommendations, yet Texas patients have the right to expect to...
Medical Malpractice Defense
Protecting against patient misidentification
Most medical professionals may be aware that there might be few things as stressful and intimidating as the idea of being accused of negligence. Unfortunately, there may be various scenarios in which similar allegations may occur, one of which may pertain to issues...
The importance of documentation for health care professionals
Working in the healthcare industry is an immense responsibility. Patients trust their doctors, nurses and other types of care providers to provide them with quality care and support. Unfortunately, treatment efforts do not always go as planned, and Texas patients may...
Protecting one’s interests when medication error claims arise
Prescription medications may play an integral role in the treatment of a multitude of health concerns and many doctors may prescribe medications to numerous patients each day. While doctors may strive to be thorough with this aspect of the treatment process, there may...
Addressing coverage in medical malpractice insurance
Most medical professionals may take every possible measure to provide the patients they treat with the highest standard of care. However, this might not always be enough to prevent claims of negligence or error from arising and even allegations of such issues alone...
What might lead to a loss of one’s nursing license
There may be a multitude of nurses who take pride in their positions and the role they play in helping care for the needs of all their patients. Those who chose to enter the profession of nursing may put significant time and effort into earning their nursing licenses...
Mitigating medical malpractice risks by limiting OR distractions
It may come as no surprise that even a minor medical procedure may require the full attention of all members of a surgical team. Surgeons in Texas who are preparing to perform an operation might be confident in their ability to provide a certain standard of care, but...
An appropriate defense to medical malpractice claims
Any accusation of medical malpractice can have detrimental effects on a Texas doctor, his or her professional reputation, and the practice as a whole. If you are a medical care provider and you are facing accusations of any type of negligence, you understand how...
Accused of medical malpractice? You can fight back
As a Texas medical care provider, you know the value and importance of your reputation. Accusations of improper care or any type of medical malpractice can significantly impact your practice, your co-workers and the future of your career. It is critical that you take...
The possible value of keeping thorough medical records
It might not be uncommon for doctors in Texas and elsewhere to treat a multitude of patients nearly every day. With so much information to cover and the potential gravity of the outcome of each visit, one might feel that it may only be a matter of time before an...