Hospitals need help with Unfunded Mandates for Treating Illegal Immigrants in the Emergency Room; managing risks of I-9 Compliance and Preparing for E-Verify; and Recruiting Foreign Nurses to ease critical staff shortages.
The document discusses several topics related to medical malpractice including:
- Medical error is estimated to occur at a rate equivalent to 3 jumbo jet crashes per day.
- Common reasons patients sue doctors include diagnostic errors, surgical errors, and improper medical treatment. The doctors most often sued are surgeons, anesthesiologists, and obstetricians.
- While a negligent doctor has a 3 in 100 chance of being sued, a non-negligent doctor has only a 13 in 10,000 chance - suggesting most malpractice claims are not frivolous.
- Medical malpractice is defined as when a doctor fails to act as a reasonable physician would under the circumstances. Proving malpractice
If you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice that has caused you harm or injury, you may be entitled to medical malpractice recovery. To file a medical malpractice case, you need to contact a medical malpractice lawyer, the concerned medical professional and medical licensing board. If you need help filing a medical malpractice claim, call 203-445-6542 or email george@ganiminjurylawyers.com
website: http://www.ganiminjurylawyers.com
Medical Malpractice Law In The United States Reportlegal5
This document provides an overview of medical malpractice law in the United States. It discusses key policy issues such as how the adequacy of care is evaluated through expert witnesses and screening panels, limits placed on damages awarded to plaintiffs, and statutes of limitations for bringing lawsuits. It also examines trends in malpractice claims including rising costs and legislative reforms enacted by states to control costs such as capping non-economic damages and establishing alternative dispute resolution processes.
The document discusses the medical malpractice crisis in the United States. It notes that medical errors kill tens of thousands each year, necessitating malpractice laws to deter errors and compensate victims. However, malpractice litigation and costs have risen dramatically in recent decades. Some states have implemented reforms like damages caps to lower costs, though these face legal challenges. The high costs have led many doctors to practice defensively or leave certain high-risk specialties and states.
For more Info visit www.healthlibrary.com "What is Medical Negligence" by Dr. Ghazala Shaikh held on 23rd Mar 2016.
Public awareness of medical negligence in India has increased but the 'term' is till misunderstood by the common man. Its medical negligence is needs to be explained and understood in legal perspective and merits of the case has to be find out by the medico legal consultants.
This document summarizes key issues around immigrant access to health care under the Trump administration. It notes that immigrants are generally younger and healthier but less likely to have insurance or access primary care. Several laws, including PRWORA and the ACA, restrict immigrant access to federal health benefits. Repeal efforts threatened coverage for those eligible. Community health centers face funding cuts despite serving many immigrant patients. Draft executive orders aimed to expand "public charge" determinations and reimbursement requirements in ways that could deter immigrant health care use. Surveys found immigrants reluctant to seek care due to fears of deportation. The case of a detained child in need of surgery highlighted tensions between immigration enforcement and medical privacy. Conditions in detention facilities are a concern.
Federal laws such as EMTALA and HIPAA regulate emergency care and patient privacy. EMTALA requires hospitals to provide medical screening exams and stabilizing treatment to anyone regardless of ability to pay. It also sets rules for appropriate patient transfers. HIPAA protects personal health information and sets penalties for violations like improper access or disclosure of patient records. Consent is also important legally and varies for situations like treatment of minors, incapacitated adults, and refusals of care. Proper documentation in medical records is essential.
The document discusses several topics related to medical malpractice including:
- Medical error is estimated to occur at a rate equivalent to 3 jumbo jet crashes per day.
- Common reasons patients sue doctors include diagnostic errors, surgical errors, and improper medical treatment. The doctors most often sued are surgeons, anesthesiologists, and obstetricians.
- While a negligent doctor has a 3 in 100 chance of being sued, a non-negligent doctor has only a 13 in 10,000 chance - suggesting most malpractice claims are not frivolous.
- Medical malpractice is defined as when a doctor fails to act as a reasonable physician would under the circumstances. Proving malpractice
If you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice that has caused you harm or injury, you may be entitled to medical malpractice recovery. To file a medical malpractice case, you need to contact a medical malpractice lawyer, the concerned medical professional and medical licensing board. If you need help filing a medical malpractice claim, call 203-445-6542 or email george@ganiminjurylawyers.com
website: http://www.ganiminjurylawyers.com
Medical Malpractice Law In The United States Reportlegal5
This document provides an overview of medical malpractice law in the United States. It discusses key policy issues such as how the adequacy of care is evaluated through expert witnesses and screening panels, limits placed on damages awarded to plaintiffs, and statutes of limitations for bringing lawsuits. It also examines trends in malpractice claims including rising costs and legislative reforms enacted by states to control costs such as capping non-economic damages and establishing alternative dispute resolution processes.
The document discusses the medical malpractice crisis in the United States. It notes that medical errors kill tens of thousands each year, necessitating malpractice laws to deter errors and compensate victims. However, malpractice litigation and costs have risen dramatically in recent decades. Some states have implemented reforms like damages caps to lower costs, though these face legal challenges. The high costs have led many doctors to practice defensively or leave certain high-risk specialties and states.
For more Info visit www.healthlibrary.com "What is Medical Negligence" by Dr. Ghazala Shaikh held on 23rd Mar 2016.
Public awareness of medical negligence in India has increased but the 'term' is till misunderstood by the common man. Its medical negligence is needs to be explained and understood in legal perspective and merits of the case has to be find out by the medico legal consultants.
This document summarizes key issues around immigrant access to health care under the Trump administration. It notes that immigrants are generally younger and healthier but less likely to have insurance or access primary care. Several laws, including PRWORA and the ACA, restrict immigrant access to federal health benefits. Repeal efforts threatened coverage for those eligible. Community health centers face funding cuts despite serving many immigrant patients. Draft executive orders aimed to expand "public charge" determinations and reimbursement requirements in ways that could deter immigrant health care use. Surveys found immigrants reluctant to seek care due to fears of deportation. The case of a detained child in need of surgery highlighted tensions between immigration enforcement and medical privacy. Conditions in detention facilities are a concern.
Federal laws such as EMTALA and HIPAA regulate emergency care and patient privacy. EMTALA requires hospitals to provide medical screening exams and stabilizing treatment to anyone regardless of ability to pay. It also sets rules for appropriate patient transfers. HIPAA protects personal health information and sets penalties for violations like improper access or disclosure of patient records. Consent is also important legally and varies for situations like treatment of minors, incapacitated adults, and refusals of care. Proper documentation in medical records is essential.
This summary provides the key information from 4 documents related to medical malpractice cases:
1) The first document describes a medical malpractice case where an infant's larynx was punctured during surgery and the doctor failed to prescribe antibiotics or keep the infant in the hospital long enough. The court reduced the $2 million jury award to a more reasonable amount.
2) The second document summarizes a wrongful death medical malpractice case where the jury award of $3.9 million was reduced to $2.6 million by the appeals court.
3) The third document describes a medical malpractice case where a man died after being misdiagnosed and sent home from a clinic with a mild antibiotic.
Medical malpractice refers to professional negligence by a health care provider. It can result in injury or death. Around 44,000 to 98,000 hospital patients may die each year from preventable medical errors. When claims are filed, the plaintiff must prove the provider owed a duty of care, breached that duty, caused injury, and damages occurred. High insurance premiums have led to a malpractice crisis with less coverage available. Possible solutions include peer review, practice guidelines, and restraints on insurer rates.
Potential factor of rising health care cost. Presentation will drive around introduction,facts, statistics, tactics and solutions regarding fraud & abuse. I would like to thank Imran Bhai for his suggestions
This document discusses various medico-legal concerns for doctors. It emphasizes the importance of proper documentation for things like prescriptions, discharge certificates, medical certificates and operative reports. Doctors should follow standard treatment protocols and avoid unnecessary comments. Record keeping is important and doctors must balance ethics with profitability. The document also stresses the importance of compassion and a humane touch in the medical profession.
The Society of Hospital Medicine wrote a letter to Congressional leaders urging further action to address challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. They requested that policymakers: 1) increase the supply and production of PPE and ventilators, as shortages are limiting the ability to respond; 2) dramatically increase access to COVID-19 testing to enable self-isolation and curb the spread; and 3) ensure adequate provider availability by expanding visa programs and reimbursing providers facing financial hardship from canceled procedures. The letter emphasized that hospitalists are on the frontlines of caring for COVID-19 patients and need support to safely and effectively respond to this public health crisis.
Federal agents arrested individuals in multiple states for Medicare fraud totaling millions of dollars by billing for services that were never rendered. Common hospital billing errors that can lead to fraud include duplicate billing, inaccurate dates of service, billing for incorrect room charges, up-coding charges, and billing for canceled or non-existent services. Hospitals can implement compliance programs and regular audits to set policies, train staff, and monitor billing to prevent fraudulent activities and billing errors.
This document discusses medical negligence and ethics. It defines key concepts like clinical ethics, law, risk management, informed consent, and medical malpractice. It explains how negligence occurs when a provider deviates from the standard of care. It discusses a patient's burden to prove duty, breach, injury, and damages in negligence cases. It also addresses how ethics is important to avoid legal issues and emphasizes continual education, following standards of care, and the importance of informed consent and patients' understanding in reducing negligence claims.
Independent healthcare in house lawyers' forum, March 2018, LondonBrowne Jacobson LLP
In our first independent healthcare in house lawyers' forum for 2018 we cover the following topics:
- claims and liabilities update - including vicarious liability for the acts of non-employees and the post Paterson inquiry
- inquests and other regulatory liabilities
- capacity, consent, and how to not get sued.
The issue of fraud in health care has become a serious problem that every participant in the health delivery system must remain aware of in terms of potential and consequences. Managers in the health care system are tasked with ensuring that their staff members know the various fraud schemes as well as making sure that providers are not committing fraud themselves. A key way to accomplish this task is through education and training for fraud detection and prevention by and of health care stakeholders. The stakeholders in health care include providers, patients, organizations and institutions, the government, and the public. Also included are non-health care entities that may steal patient data for fraudulent claims and billing. Managers, therefore, are strongly advised to seek the services of health care compliance agencies to train staff, including doctors and nurses, on how to detect fraud and prevent fraud themselves. These agencies are also adept at helping to improve billing and payment functions to mitigate the risk of lost revenue through fraud and avoidance of criminal liability for the actions of providers and patients. The well-coordinated efforts of all stakeholders of health care assist in preserving the integrity of the system and make available quality services at reasonable prices for all.
The document discusses medical identity theft, the Red Flags Rule requiring healthcare organizations to implement identity theft prevention programs, and challenges related to mitigating medical identity theft. Key points include the May 1, 2009 deadline for compliance with the Red Flags Rule; impacts of medical identity theft such as incorrect medical records leading to denied insurance or unsafe treatment; and recommendations for individuals and healthcare providers to prevent medical identity theft such as verifying patient identification and securing private health information.
The document discusses various legal aspects and responsibilities related to medical care and hospitals in India. It outlines duties of physicians according to medical codes of ethics. Hospitals have legal responsibilities to patients, staff, owners, and the public. The document also summarizes Indian laws governing medical issues including those related to medical negligence, contracts, torts, and community care aspects of doctors' work.
This document discusses various legal aspects related to medical practice and patient care. It covers 3 main duties of clinical care - protecting life and health, respecting patient autonomy, and ensuring fairness and justice. It also discusses informed consent, medical negligence, legal responsibilities of hospitals, and other medico-legal issues like medical reports, certificates, and handling of criminal cases. Physicians have legal and ethical duties to patients that are enforced through medical regulations, civil lawsuits, and in some cases criminal law. Understanding the applicable laws is important for practicing medicine responsibly and maintaining patient trust.
The document summarizes bills passed by the 2010 Virginia General Assembly related to health care, the state budget, and health care workforce needs in Virginia. Key points included the creation of the Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority, requiring insurers to cover telemedicine, prohibiting requirements for individuals to have health insurance, cuts to the state budget including Medicaid rate reductions and closure of mental health units, and shortages of physicians, dentists, and mental health professionals in certain areas of the state.
What's the difference between fraud, waste and abuse when it comes to health care? What is the government doing to prevent fraud, waste and abuse from happening? Learn the definitions and differences in these legal terms and how CMS has worked to prevent these from happening since its inception in 1965.
Health insurance helps cover medical expenses through either traditional indemnity plans or managed care plans like HMOs and PPOs. Traditional plans allow free choice of doctors but require deductibles and coinsurance, while managed care plans have restricted networks but offer lower copays. Government programs like Medicare and Medicaid provide coverage for specific groups like seniors or those who cannot afford care. Healthcare is delivered through three stages from primary care to specialists to tertiary facilities with specialized services.
Medical and health takaful provides coverage for private medical treatment costs like hospitalization and healthcare due to illness or accident. It covers types of plans like hospital services, daily cash allowances for hospital stays, and lump sums for critical illnesses. Key benefits include hospitalization, surgery, ambulance services, and death benefits. It's important to understand the terms, conditions, exclusions, and claims process of any medical and health takaful plan before participating.
This chapter discusses health fraud, including definitions of fraud and health care fraud. It provides examples of common health fraud practices such as making unrealistic claims and using meaningless jargon. The chapter explains how to check the authenticity of health products and services, defines health quackery, and discusses how fraud drives up health care costs. It also provides tips for preventing health care fraud and lists medical conditions that are often targeted, such as weight loss, cancer, and sexual difficulties.
East Zone Medico Legal Services Pvt. Ltd is a private company that provides legal services for medical professionals facing malpractice claims or other legal issues. Attending their clinical risk and claims management seminar provides benefits such as free legal representation and education on reducing legal risks. The document outlines common types of medical negligence claims and litigation processes. It also provides guidance for doctors on dealing with adverse events, communicating with patients, and legal obligations around reporting injuries or deaths.
Access to the High Tech Market in the United States: Aides les entreprises fr...Eliot Norman
The document discusses legal strategies for French companies to successfully establish and grow their operations in the United States. It recommends choosing the optimal corporate structure, securing necessary visas for key personnel, understanding government regulations, carefully managing contracts, and working with experienced legal advisors. The rest of the document provides more details on these topics, such as types of visas, partnership structures like joint ventures, and intellectual property protection.
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions; or Criminal Defense of Alie...Eliot Norman
This is a quick guide using hypotheticals to explain the dangers of plea bargains that result in deportation (removal) of your foreign clients. Consult with me before you enter that plea.
This summary provides the key information from 4 documents related to medical malpractice cases:
1) The first document describes a medical malpractice case where an infant's larynx was punctured during surgery and the doctor failed to prescribe antibiotics or keep the infant in the hospital long enough. The court reduced the $2 million jury award to a more reasonable amount.
2) The second document summarizes a wrongful death medical malpractice case where the jury award of $3.9 million was reduced to $2.6 million by the appeals court.
3) The third document describes a medical malpractice case where a man died after being misdiagnosed and sent home from a clinic with a mild antibiotic.
Medical malpractice refers to professional negligence by a health care provider. It can result in injury or death. Around 44,000 to 98,000 hospital patients may die each year from preventable medical errors. When claims are filed, the plaintiff must prove the provider owed a duty of care, breached that duty, caused injury, and damages occurred. High insurance premiums have led to a malpractice crisis with less coverage available. Possible solutions include peer review, practice guidelines, and restraints on insurer rates.
Potential factor of rising health care cost. Presentation will drive around introduction,facts, statistics, tactics and solutions regarding fraud & abuse. I would like to thank Imran Bhai for his suggestions
This document discusses various medico-legal concerns for doctors. It emphasizes the importance of proper documentation for things like prescriptions, discharge certificates, medical certificates and operative reports. Doctors should follow standard treatment protocols and avoid unnecessary comments. Record keeping is important and doctors must balance ethics with profitability. The document also stresses the importance of compassion and a humane touch in the medical profession.
The Society of Hospital Medicine wrote a letter to Congressional leaders urging further action to address challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. They requested that policymakers: 1) increase the supply and production of PPE and ventilators, as shortages are limiting the ability to respond; 2) dramatically increase access to COVID-19 testing to enable self-isolation and curb the spread; and 3) ensure adequate provider availability by expanding visa programs and reimbursing providers facing financial hardship from canceled procedures. The letter emphasized that hospitalists are on the frontlines of caring for COVID-19 patients and need support to safely and effectively respond to this public health crisis.
Federal agents arrested individuals in multiple states for Medicare fraud totaling millions of dollars by billing for services that were never rendered. Common hospital billing errors that can lead to fraud include duplicate billing, inaccurate dates of service, billing for incorrect room charges, up-coding charges, and billing for canceled or non-existent services. Hospitals can implement compliance programs and regular audits to set policies, train staff, and monitor billing to prevent fraudulent activities and billing errors.
This document discusses medical negligence and ethics. It defines key concepts like clinical ethics, law, risk management, informed consent, and medical malpractice. It explains how negligence occurs when a provider deviates from the standard of care. It discusses a patient's burden to prove duty, breach, injury, and damages in negligence cases. It also addresses how ethics is important to avoid legal issues and emphasizes continual education, following standards of care, and the importance of informed consent and patients' understanding in reducing negligence claims.
Independent healthcare in house lawyers' forum, March 2018, LondonBrowne Jacobson LLP
In our first independent healthcare in house lawyers' forum for 2018 we cover the following topics:
- claims and liabilities update - including vicarious liability for the acts of non-employees and the post Paterson inquiry
- inquests and other regulatory liabilities
- capacity, consent, and how to not get sued.
The issue of fraud in health care has become a serious problem that every participant in the health delivery system must remain aware of in terms of potential and consequences. Managers in the health care system are tasked with ensuring that their staff members know the various fraud schemes as well as making sure that providers are not committing fraud themselves. A key way to accomplish this task is through education and training for fraud detection and prevention by and of health care stakeholders. The stakeholders in health care include providers, patients, organizations and institutions, the government, and the public. Also included are non-health care entities that may steal patient data for fraudulent claims and billing. Managers, therefore, are strongly advised to seek the services of health care compliance agencies to train staff, including doctors and nurses, on how to detect fraud and prevent fraud themselves. These agencies are also adept at helping to improve billing and payment functions to mitigate the risk of lost revenue through fraud and avoidance of criminal liability for the actions of providers and patients. The well-coordinated efforts of all stakeholders of health care assist in preserving the integrity of the system and make available quality services at reasonable prices for all.
The document discusses medical identity theft, the Red Flags Rule requiring healthcare organizations to implement identity theft prevention programs, and challenges related to mitigating medical identity theft. Key points include the May 1, 2009 deadline for compliance with the Red Flags Rule; impacts of medical identity theft such as incorrect medical records leading to denied insurance or unsafe treatment; and recommendations for individuals and healthcare providers to prevent medical identity theft such as verifying patient identification and securing private health information.
The document discusses various legal aspects and responsibilities related to medical care and hospitals in India. It outlines duties of physicians according to medical codes of ethics. Hospitals have legal responsibilities to patients, staff, owners, and the public. The document also summarizes Indian laws governing medical issues including those related to medical negligence, contracts, torts, and community care aspects of doctors' work.
This document discusses various legal aspects related to medical practice and patient care. It covers 3 main duties of clinical care - protecting life and health, respecting patient autonomy, and ensuring fairness and justice. It also discusses informed consent, medical negligence, legal responsibilities of hospitals, and other medico-legal issues like medical reports, certificates, and handling of criminal cases. Physicians have legal and ethical duties to patients that are enforced through medical regulations, civil lawsuits, and in some cases criminal law. Understanding the applicable laws is important for practicing medicine responsibly and maintaining patient trust.
The document summarizes bills passed by the 2010 Virginia General Assembly related to health care, the state budget, and health care workforce needs in Virginia. Key points included the creation of the Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority, requiring insurers to cover telemedicine, prohibiting requirements for individuals to have health insurance, cuts to the state budget including Medicaid rate reductions and closure of mental health units, and shortages of physicians, dentists, and mental health professionals in certain areas of the state.
What's the difference between fraud, waste and abuse when it comes to health care? What is the government doing to prevent fraud, waste and abuse from happening? Learn the definitions and differences in these legal terms and how CMS has worked to prevent these from happening since its inception in 1965.
Health insurance helps cover medical expenses through either traditional indemnity plans or managed care plans like HMOs and PPOs. Traditional plans allow free choice of doctors but require deductibles and coinsurance, while managed care plans have restricted networks but offer lower copays. Government programs like Medicare and Medicaid provide coverage for specific groups like seniors or those who cannot afford care. Healthcare is delivered through three stages from primary care to specialists to tertiary facilities with specialized services.
Medical and health takaful provides coverage for private medical treatment costs like hospitalization and healthcare due to illness or accident. It covers types of plans like hospital services, daily cash allowances for hospital stays, and lump sums for critical illnesses. Key benefits include hospitalization, surgery, ambulance services, and death benefits. It's important to understand the terms, conditions, exclusions, and claims process of any medical and health takaful plan before participating.
This chapter discusses health fraud, including definitions of fraud and health care fraud. It provides examples of common health fraud practices such as making unrealistic claims and using meaningless jargon. The chapter explains how to check the authenticity of health products and services, defines health quackery, and discusses how fraud drives up health care costs. It also provides tips for preventing health care fraud and lists medical conditions that are often targeted, such as weight loss, cancer, and sexual difficulties.
East Zone Medico Legal Services Pvt. Ltd is a private company that provides legal services for medical professionals facing malpractice claims or other legal issues. Attending their clinical risk and claims management seminar provides benefits such as free legal representation and education on reducing legal risks. The document outlines common types of medical negligence claims and litigation processes. It also provides guidance for doctors on dealing with adverse events, communicating with patients, and legal obligations around reporting injuries or deaths.
Access to the High Tech Market in the United States: Aides les entreprises fr...Eliot Norman
The document discusses legal strategies for French companies to successfully establish and grow their operations in the United States. It recommends choosing the optimal corporate structure, securing necessary visas for key personnel, understanding government regulations, carefully managing contracts, and working with experienced legal advisors. The rest of the document provides more details on these topics, such as types of visas, partnership structures like joint ventures, and intellectual property protection.
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions; or Criminal Defense of Alie...Eliot Norman
This is a quick guide using hypotheticals to explain the dangers of plea bargains that result in deportation (removal) of your foreign clients. Consult with me before you enter that plea.
What You Really Need to Know About Immigration: The Facts Behind the Headline...Eliot Norman
This document discusses immigration compliance and I-9 form procedures for employers. It covers the increased fines for immigration violations, the proper process for completing sections 1-3 of the I-9 form, acceptable documents for verifying employee eligibility, and best practices for maintaining I-9 records to protect companies from liability. Key steps include conducting self-audits of I-9 forms, ensuring timely completion and signature of forms, properly reviewing original documents, and having centralized secure storage and retrieval of I-9 records.
Les 10 FAQ: S'Implanter aux Etats-Unis Eliot Norman
un guide pratique aux questions les plus frequemment posee sur les implantations aux Etats-Unis: visas, contrats, incorporation, PI, impots, droit social.
Master supply agreements - les régimes de responsabilité contractuelle aux usaEliot Norman
1) A French aerospace company signed a $25 million supply agreement with an American company to provide components for a new jet, including traps and landing gear made with new composite technologies.
2) The agreement is governed by Georgia law and disputes will be resolved in Atlanta federal court. It is unclear if the French company understands key risk allocation terms in the agreement regarding liquidated damages, limitation of liability, warranty provisions, and indemnification.
3) "Master supply agreements" commonly used in the US aim to allocate risks between buyers and sellers through provisions addressing liquidated damages, consequential damages, warranty scope, and indemnification obligations. However, these provisions can be complex and disadvantageous to the non-
EB-1 Strategy for Green Cards如何申请 EB-1 绿卡 (Legal Permanent Residency in the U...Eliot Norman
Guide to investing in the USA for Chinese Investors. In Chinese and English. EB-1 direct investments and Eb-5.EB-1 Strategy for Green Cards如何申请 EB-1 绿卡 (Legal Permanent Residency in the USA 在美合法永久居住权)
1. What was the reasoning for enacting the EMTALA2. Should medi.docxpaynetawnya
1. What was the reasoning for enacting the EMTALA?
2. Should medical advice be dispensed on the telephone? Explain your opinion.
3. Discuss why you think the prescribing, control, administration, and monitoring of medications has become a major area of legal concern for health care professionals.
4. Describe the difference between the certification and licensing of a health care professional.
1. Describe the organization, responsibilities, duties, and legal risks of a governing body.
2. List some of the major provisions of SOX
3. Describe the meaning of the legal doctrine respondeat superior.
4. Describe the term corporate negligence.
5. Why is the Darling case described as a benchmark case?
6. Does the legal doctrine respondeat superior apply to an independent contractor? Explain your answer.
Chapter 11
Hospital Departments & Allied Health Professionals
LEARNING OBJECTIVESDescribe a variety of negligent errors by allied health professionals.Discuss the purpose of certification, licensure, and reasons for revocation of licenses.Describe helpful advice for caregivers.
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS Standards or codes of conduct by specific profession. Created in response to actual or anticipated ethical conflicts.ExamplesFalsifying recordsSexual improprietiesSharing confidential patient information
ChiropractorStandard of care requireddegree of care, judgment, & skill exercised by other reasonable chiropractors under like or similar circumstances.
Emergency DepartmentObjectives of Emergency Caretreatment must begin as rapidly as possiblefunction is to be maintained or restoredscarring & deformity are to be minimizedtreatment regardless of ability to pay.
Jury Returns Largest Medical Malpractice Verdict A man arrived at the ER with severe neck pain and numbness in his arms and legs. A doctor diagnosed his condition as neck strain and released the man from the hospital. A few hours later, the man became completely paralyzed from the chest down… The jury awarded the plaintiff $15 million; $10 million of which was for non-economic damages. −Mark Bello, The Legal Examiner, December 30, 2012
No Duty to Patient
Who Left ED UntreatedIn a wrongful death medical malpractice action alleging negligence, the trial court properly granted summary judgment because under Ohio law, an emergency room nurse had no duty to interfere with an individual who left the ED without telling anyone and who refused treatment.
−Griffith v. University Hospitals of Cleveland
Failure to AdmitPhysician was found negligent in failing to hospitalize the patient or failing to inform her of the serious nature of her illness. The trial court found that had the patient been hospitalized on her first visit, her chances of survival would have been increased.
−Roy v. Gupta
Documentation Sparse & ContradictoryED physician failed to evaluate the patient & to initiate care within first few minutes of patient's entry into the emergency facility. The e ...
This is part 2 of the Central Illinois HIE Summit: Patient Care & Connectivity, held Sept. 21, 2011 in East Peoria, Illinois. Joy Duling, Interim Executive Director of the Central Illinois Health Information Exchanges, explains how a Health Information Exchange works. Duling is introduced by Dr. Gail Amundson, President and CEO of Quality Quest for Health of Illinois.
Observations on the needs for, the contents of, and many of the practical effects of the Affordable care Act or Obamacare. Understanding its benefits and shortcomings
Describe rationale for free care in Providence Rhode Island, the mission and aims of the Clinica Esperanza / Hope Clinic, the current patient demographics, and plans for the future.
Leadership austin presentation chenven april 24 2015_pdfAnnieAustin
The document discusses healthcare costs and reforms in the United States. It provides an overview of Austin Regional Clinic, including the number of patients, locations, physicians, and specialties. It then discusses various challenges facing the US healthcare system like the costs as a percentage of GDP, the Affordable Care Act, deficits, uninsured Americans, increasing costs, and sustainability issues. Alternative payment models like accountable care organizations and medical homes are presented as ways to better manage costs for high-risk populations through care coordination and preventive care. The challenges of transitioning payments from fee-for-service to these alternative models is also noted.
Leadership austin presentation chenven april 24 2015_ppAnnieAustin
Norman Chenven, founder and CEO of Austin Regional Clinic, presented on healthcare costs and reforms to the Leadership Austin program. Austin Regional Clinic serves over 350,000 patients across 21 locations with 1,750 employees including 335 physicians. Chenven discussed the unsustainable growth of healthcare costs, key provisions and uncertainties of the Affordable Care Act, and strategies to shift payments from fee-for-service to models emphasizing quality and value through accountable care organizations and medical homes.
54843060_Pages from Module 2-Medical Billing_1.pdfRajv360
The document provides an overview of the US healthcare system and medical billing process. It discusses that the US does not have universal healthcare, and healthcare is provided through a combination of private insurance and public programs like Medicaid and Medicare. It then describes the typical revenue cycle that medical billing follows, from a patient's appointment to insurance claim submission and payment. Key entities like patients, providers, and payers are explained. Common medical billing roles and functions are also outlined.
HB 1661 aims to amend Virginia code to allow individuals to administer medications to treat adrenal crisis without liability. It would allow school nurses, employees, and emergency responders to prescribe or dispense medications like naloxone in life-threatening situations. The bill also discusses pharmacists, nurses, and EMS providers administering vaccines under a prescriber's protocols when the prescriber is not present.
Empowering Healthcare Leaders: The Business Case for Language Access_10.3.14Douglas Green
Empowering Healthcare Leaders: The Business Case for Language Access provides a framework for calculating total potential encounters with limited English patients, the economic benefit and cost of not providing language access and a frame work to align the economic benefits with organizational goals under the Affordable Care Act.
Elaine Martinez from Patient Advocate Foundation gave a presentation on addressing the financial burden of cancer. She discussed resources for uninsured patients including Medicaid, charity care, and patient assistance programs. She also reviewed options for insured patients such as COBRA, HIPAA, social security disability, and deducting medical expenses from taxes. Martinez provided information on the underinsured and resources like co-payment assistance programs.
The clinical case study of a patient with advanced COPD who has multiple comorbid conditions and develops sepsis provideD the backdrop for two potential clinical pathways—sepsis and post-sepsis syndrome.
This document discusses the growing use and benefits of telemedicine. It notes that telemedicine reduces costs, improves access to healthcare especially in rural areas, and can help reduce employee absenteeism for businesses. The document also outlines the projected rapid growth of telemedicine and increasing acceptance by both younger and older groups as well as how advisors can help consumers and businesses take advantage of telemedicine options.
The document discusses patient privacy regulations and consequences for violations. It summarizes a case where 120 UCLA hospital staff inappropriately accessed celebrity medical records between 2004-2006. One nurse was fired and two others warned. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule protects individual health information and applies to health plans, providers, and their business associates. Violations can result in fines up to $1.5 million and imprisonment. Individual staff who violate patient privacy also face warnings, suspension, and firing.
Stay away from health care fraud investigationICFECI
Today, health care fraud is the headache of an entire world. It's no secret that healthcare fraud accounts for an estimated 100 billion dollars a year in the United States alone, and it's increasingly a reason that health care costs continue to rise.
The document discusses discharge and transfer procedures in a hospital setting. It defines discharge as when patients are released from the hospital after treatment and no longer need in-patient care. It also discusses the importance of discharge planning and educating patients and caregivers on home care needs. Transfer involves moving patients within or between facilities, which requires coordination and communication between medical teams. Key aspects of discharge and transfer include assessing patient needs, educating families, and ensuring continuity of care during transitions.
The COVID pandemic has significantly reduced patient traffic at hospitals due to fears of exposure. A study found that 70% of patients have major concerns about visiting emergency rooms during the pandemic due to fears of exposure to COVID-19 from other patients and staff. Patients were most concerned about waiting rooms and the care delivery areas. To alleviate these fears, the study recommends that hospitals publish patient safety guidelines, provide real-time updates on wait times, and leverage over 300 patient suggestions on improving safety and communication. Addressing patient concerns is critical for hospitals to deliver needed care during the pandemic.
The document discusses rising health care costs in the United States from 1969 to 2004, factors contributing to increased costs such as an aging population and technology, and responses to rising costs including managed care and malpractice reform. It also covers health care financing through programs like Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance, as well as the growing number of uninsured Americans.
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This document outlines various visa categories for Americans. It begins with long term visa options like the L-1 visa for managers and executives transferring within companies. It then lists other professional visas like H-1B, O-1, and TN visas. Below these are student and cultural exchange visas as well as short term visitor visas. The document also lists various green card paths including those for multinational executives, outstanding researchers, skilled professional workers, and family sponsorship through marriage or diversity lottery. Business visitor visas are outlined that allow negotiating contracts, consulting, and training for 6 month projects.
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Fexofenadine is sold under the brand name Allegra.
It is a selective peripheral H1 blocker. It is classified as a second-generation antihistamine because it is less able to pass the blood–brain barrier and causes lesser sedation, as compared to first-generation antihistamines.
It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. Fexofenadine has been manufactured in generic form since 2011.
STUDIES IN SUPPORT OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS: GERIATRICS E7shruti jagirdar
Unit 4: MRA 103T Regulatory affairs
This guideline is directed principally toward new Molecular Entities that are
likely to have significant use in the elderly, either because the disease intended
to be treated is characteristically a disease of aging ( e.g., Alzheimer's disease) or
because the population to be treated is known to include substantial numbers of
geriatric patients (e.g., hypertension).
CLASSIFICATION OF H1 ANTIHISTAMINICS-
FIRST GENERATION ANTIHISTAMINICS-
1)HIGHLY SEDATIVE-DIPHENHYDRAMINE,DIMENHYDRINATE,PROMETHAZINE,HYDROXYZINE 2)MODERATELY SEDATIVE- PHENARIMINE,CYPROHEPTADINE, MECLIZINE,CINNARIZINE
3)MILD SEDATIVE-CHLORPHENIRAMINE,DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
TRIPROLIDINE,CLEMASTINE
SECOND GENERATION ANTIHISTAMINICS-FEXOFENADINE,
LORATADINE,DESLORATADINE,CETIRIZINE,LEVOCETIRIZINE,
AZELASTINE,MIZOLASTINE,EBASTINE,RUPATADINE. Mechanism of action of 2nd generation antihistaminics-
These drugs competitively antagonize actions of
histamine at the H1 receptors.
Pharmacological actions-
Antagonism of histamine-The H1 antagonists effectively block histamine induced bronchoconstriction, contraction of intestinal and other smooth muscle and triple response especially wheal, flare and itch. Constriction of larger blood vessel by histamine is also antagonized.
2) Antiallergic actions-Many manifestations of immediate hypersensitivity (type I reactions)are suppressed. Urticaria, itching and angioedema are well controlled.3) CNS action-The older antihistamines produce variable degree of CNS depression.But in case of 2nd gen antihistaminics there is less CNS depressant property as these cross BBB to significantly lesser extent.
4) Anticholinergic action- many H1 blockers
in addition antagonize muscarinic actions of ACh. BUT IN 2ND gen histaminics there is Higher H1 selectivitiy : no anticholinergic side effects
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Gastrointestinal Infections
GASTROINTESTINAL INFECTIONS result from the ingestion of pathogens that cause infections at the level of this tract, generally being transmitted by food, water and hands contaminated by microorganisms such as E. coli, Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio cholerae, Campylobacter, Staphylococcus, Rotavirus among others that are generally contained in feces, thus configuring a FECAL-ORAL type of transmission.
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Receptor Discordance in Breast Carcinoma During the Course of Life
Definition:
Receptor discordance refers to changes in the status of hormone receptors (estrogen receptor ERα, progesterone receptor PgR, and HER2) in breast cancer tumors over time or between primary and metastatic sites.
Causes:
Tumor Evolution:
Genetic and epigenetic changes during tumor progression can lead to alterations in receptor status.
Treatment Effects:
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Heterogeneity:
Inherent heterogeneity within the tumor can result in subpopulations of cells with different receptor statuses.
Impact on Treatment:
Therapeutic Resistance:
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HER2 discordance affects the efficacy of HER2-targeted treatments.
Treatment Adjustment:
Regular reassessment of receptor status may be necessary to adjust treatment strategies appropriately.
Clinical Implications:
Prognosis:
Receptor discordance is often associated with a poorer prognosis.
Biopsies:
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Monitoring:
Continuous monitoring of receptor status throughout the disease course can guide personalized therapy adjustments.
Understanding and managing receptor discordance is essential for optimizing treatment outcomes and improving the prognosis for breast cancer patients.
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