When you visit an outpatient clinic or the emergency room, you go into the situation relying on medical professionals to evaluate your symptoms, provide a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan to help you get better. While nurses, physicians, surgeons and specialists...
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Informed consent in Kentucky
In the medical community, the term informed consent refers to a patient's right to ask questions, get factual information and make a well-researched decision about his or her treatment. Physicians must get informed consent before initiating medical care except in...
Attorney David Gray On Kentucky’s Informed Consent Laws
On September 17, 2019, David Gray argued before the Kentucky Court of Appeals to preserve the rights of clients who were misled during the informed consent process upon entering a clinical trial related to a kidney transplant. The trial court in Jefferson County...
Defective medical devices or prescription pills purchased online
If you are a Kentucky resident who purchases medical devices or prescription pills through Amazon.com, you may wish to learn about your rights to legal action if you receive a defective item or product. A federal court's decision ruled that Amazon can be held liable...
Can you sue your OB if your baby is born with cerebral palsy?
According to Birth Injury Guide, one in 10 cases of cerebral palsy is the result of medical malpractice. Considering the advancements in technology and the extent of medical providers' knowledge, this statistic is shockingly high, and much cause for concern. It also...
Why patients have objects left inside their bodies after surgery
Anyone in Kentucky who has an upcoming surgery may worry about what may go wrong during the procedure. For instance, it is not uncommon for objects to remain inside patients after surgery. ThoughtCo. sheds a light on why objects remain inside patients’ bodies and...
What must you prove in a medical malpractice case?
Should you suffer an injury in Kentucky due to an error committed by a health care professional, you can sue that person, as well as the office or institution for which (s)he works, for medical malpractice. Unfortunately, medical malpractice occurs far too frequently...
What should your doctor do to prevent malpractice?
When it is time for you to visit your doctor in Kentucky, you may depend on him or her to provide you with medical care without a second thought. However, just like everyone else, doctors are also subject to human error and can make mistakes. Missteps in their...
4 common signs of medical malpractice
Like many residents of Kentucky, you live an active lifestyle. Maintaining your health is important to accomplish everyday tasks. Accordingly, you understand the importance of seeking medical care when you are not feeling well. While you can usually trust your...
What is Erb’s Palsy?
A difficult birth can be a traumatic experience for both mother and child. It can even lead to serious issues, including a condition known as Erb’s palsy. The nerve injury often occurs when a baby’s neck is stretched too far to one side during the delivery and can...