| September 28, 2011 |
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Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Alleges Failure to Discover Kidney Donor Was Infected with Hepatitis C
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| Posted By Scott Distasio |
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| Michael Yocabet of Pennsylvania needed a kidney transplant badly. Dialysis was not working well for him and he was suffering from diabetes-related kidney disease. His long-time partner and the mother of his child, Christina Mecannic, offered him one ... |
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| September 26, 2011 |
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Judge's Decision Allows Pharmacies to Produce Animal Medications Without Regulation
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| Posted By Scott Distasio |
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| In April of 2009, 21 polo horses died due to a pharmacy error . Franck's Compounding Laboratory in Ocala, Florida took responsibility for the mistake. Apparently, the laboratory made a mathematical error while combining vitamins for the horses ... |
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| September 25, 2011 |
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Beware of Medical Errors at Discount Cosmetic Surgery Centers
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| Posted By Scott Distasio |
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| According to USA Today over the past year, the number of cosmetic procedures performed in the U.S. rose by 77 percent. The introduction of chain offices like Lifestyle Lift has made plastic surgery more available and more affordable. However in some ... |
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| September 24, 2011 |
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Tampa Demonstration Raises Awareness of Victim-Blaming Mentality
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| Posted By Scott Distasio |
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| On September 17, Tampa men and women united to march through Joe Chillura Courthouse Square Park denouncing victim blaming in sexual assault cases. Tampabay.com reported many participants were victims of sexual assault. Some were dressed ... |
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| September 19, 2011 |
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The Criminalization of Medical Malpractice
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| Posted By Scott Distasio |
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| Reuters reports between 1999 and 2006, fatal overdoses of prescription painkillers have more than tripled in the U.S. The abuse of prescription painkillers is particularly prevalent in states like Florida which has a reputation for being an epicenter ... |
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| September 15, 2011 |
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Patients and Doctors Agree Improved Communication Will Reduce Medical Malpractice
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| Posted By Scott Distasio |
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| According to PR Newswire , a new survey of both patients and doctors indicates both groups agree that improved doctor-patient communication will reduce the likelihood of medical malpractice lawsuits. The study focused on avoiding miscommunications ... |
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| September 09, 2011 |
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Presidential Candidate Rick Perry Returns Tort Reform to National Focus
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| Posted By Scott Distasio |
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| Texas Governor Rick Perry claims the purpose of a tort reform bill he recently signed into law in Texas is designed to reduce the number of “frivolous lawsuits.” According to The Washington Times , this law institutes a “loser ... |
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| September 02, 2011 |
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Florida State Supreme Court Examining Constitutionality of Damage Cap
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| Posted By Scott Distasio |
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| In 2003, Florida legislature passed a law overhauling the state's medical malpractice statutes. As part of this law, the legislature capped the amount of pain and suffering a damages that could be awarded in a medical malpractice case to between ... |
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