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- Compensation For Injuries Resulting From A Dangerous Product
Sep 11, 2013
“Products liability” is the legal term for holding those responsible who manufacture, produce, design or market a product that — due to the fault of one of the providers of the product — injures one or more of its users. It is not only the manufacturer of the product that can be held liable, but depending on the circumstances also designers, distributors or retailers. State law varies on the requirements an injured consumer must meet...Read More - Do You Know What Your Doctor Knows About You
Sep 11, 2013
Physician Lying in New Jersey We rely on physicians for our health and sometimes, for our lives. We place our faith and trust in them, expecting them to keep us safe and well, to act professionally for our benefit and not to our detriment. A recent poll reported 67% of Americans highly rate honesty and ethical behavior in their doctors. So why do so many physicians lie to their patients? Is it ever acceptable to...Read More - Unnecessary Medical Tests And Treatments Can Harm Patients
Sep 11, 2013
Have you ever called your doctor because of a small concern only to be sent through a barrage of testing before even being seen by the physician? Have you ever been told by your doctor that you received unnecessary treatments because of a false positive on a test? If so, you are like many Americans who have been subjected to overtreatment by their physicians. While, on the surface, receiving unnecessary tests may seem like erring...Read More - Study Finds Time Constraints At The Root Of Primary Care Misdiagnoses
Sep 11, 2013
Across the nation, businesses are pressured to do more with less time and resources, forcing them to cut corners wherever they can. Unfortunately, the medical industry is not immune to such pressures. According to a new study, this is having an adverse effect on patient care. The study, recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine, found that many primary care doctors don’t have enough time to devote to their patients. Because of this, the likelihood of...Read More