Is A Nurse Practitioner Just As Good As A Physician?

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With a shortage of primary care doctors, many states are expanding the authority of nurse practitioners. Nurse practitioners are registered...

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How Do I Find Out If My Doctor Has Practiced In Another State?

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You can find out this information through the website, www.docinfo.org, of the Office of Professional Medical Conduct of the Federation of...

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What Happens To The Money In An Infant Settlement Case In Kingston, New York?

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Under New York law (CPLR sections 1206 and 1208), the money in an infant settlement case must be invested in...

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Is A Class Action Better Than An Individual Lawsuit?

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Class action lawsuits rarely serve the best interests of individuals. Recently, it was announced that 10,500 cops, firefighters, hardhats and...

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Are There Benefits Of A “Bench Trial” Over A Jury Trial?

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With very few exceptions, law firms representing personal injury victims automatically ask for jury trials at the conclusion of disclosure proceedings. Lawyers...

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What Is Informed Consent?

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Informed consent is the number one defense to medical malpractice cases.  Informed consent means that the physician informed the patient about the risks...

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Can My Doctor Stop Treating Me For No Reason?

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Yes, your doctor can stop treating you for any non-discriminatory reason.  However…(there’s always conditions), there is a protocol that should...

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What Is The Best Way To Prevent Pressure Sores From Getting Worse?

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Pressure sores can be prevented from getting worse with one simple step: daily skin inspections.  With the start of each...

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