An accomplished trial attorney, Cullen McKinney has vast experience in civil defense litigation spanning more than a decade. Recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2018, he is a founding partner of Tanoury, Nauts, McKinney and Garbarino (TNMG), PLLC, based in Michigan. Cullen McKinney concentrates on areas such as malpractice.

1. How Providers
can Safeguard
Themselves from
Malpractice
Lawsuits
CULLEN
MCKINNEY

2. Introduction
An accomplished trial attorney, Cullen McKinney has vast experience in civil
defense litigation spanning more than a decade. Recognized as a Rising Star
by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2018, he is a founding partner of Tanoury,
Nauts, McKinney and Garbarino (TNMG), PLLC, based in Michigan. Cullen
McKinney concentrates on areas such as malpractice.
Malpractice lawsuits against physicians and healthcare providers require
the intervention of an experienced malpractice attorney with a good
understanding of the health industry. Below are steps health care providers
can take to avoid being sued.
1. Focus on establishing good patient-caregiver relationships. Caregivers
need to ensure patients under their care are comfortable, feel respected,
and are treated with kindness. This helps professionals know their patients
better and helps families understand every medical procedure to be
undertaken.

3. Malpractice Lawsuits
2. Be clear and communicate consistently and effectively to patients.
Since most patients don’t understand medical jargon, it makes sense to
find a simpler way to make them aware of their diagnosis or treatment.
3. Obtain informed consent before carrying out surgery on a patient. It
is important for doctors to discuss with their patients all the elements
of a medical procedure, including risks and costs, before commencing
any treatment.
4. Maintain accurate patient documentation. In a malpractice suit,
documentation plays a key role. Without it, a jury may side with a
patient.
5. Understand and keep abreast of regulations that govern healthcare
institutions in your given jurisdiction.