Sentences with phrase «against a physician for»

Convinced a prosecutor to dismiss murder charges against a physician for the physician's lawful provision of abortion services.

Successfully represented Plaintiff in medical malpractice claim where Court found against physician for negligently performing a plastic surgery (Penticostes v. La Fontaine Medical Group)

Not exact matches

But Podesta and his candidate want to force a religious order of Catholic women to cooperate in the provision of contraceptives and abortifacients; they want to compel small businesses to cater to same - sex marriage ceremonies; and they want physicians to refer troubled patients for «transgender» treatment — all against the Catholic understanding of the right to act on one's conscience (in these cases, one's rightly formed conscience).

For example, advocates of autonomy might defend euthanasia as death with dignity, while most Christian teaching judges euthanasia and physician - assisted suicide to be actions beneath and against human dignity.

Demonstrating how thoroughly progressive thought — as defined by Abramson — has shattered classical liberalism in Canada's medical ranks, 79 percent of the Canadian Medical Association doctors recently voted against conscience protections for physicians opposed to participation in euthanasia.

Cronin was not against skilled athletic trainers, physicians, or physical therapists deciding whether to ice or not, but he worries that telling «parents, coaches, and athletes to «skip the ice, it doesn't work» sends the wrong message and may «open up Pandora's box for other problems that ice helps limit.»

Pregnant women should definitely consult their physician about whether to be vaccinated against certain viruses before traveling, or whether they should cancel their travel plans for certain places if there is an epidemic.

Could it be that procedures are now being recommended against a physician's better judgment, not because of what might be best for mother and baby, but because they are working under duress?

The physician, who received immunity for his cooperation against Silver, is asking a judge to fine his employer.

As the criminal complaint against Silver alleges, he used his authority to disburse HCRA grants to enrich himself, directing hundreds of thousands of dollars to renowned Columbia University physician Dr. Robert Taub for the completion of a center to study mesothelioma, a rare cancer that can be caused by asbestos exposure, in exchange for Taub's agreement to direct clients with cancer to Silver's law firm Weitz & Luxenberg, which specializes in lucrative asbestos lawsuits.

The book also underlines the requirement for quality in practice, showing how the RCP sets standards and encourages physicians to measure against those standards, to undertake improvement by implementing change, and then to go on improving.

A Columbia University oncologist considered one of the key witnesses in the case against former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver testified that there «was a pattern» in which the lawmaker would ask the doctor for patient referrals whenever the physician requested help with funding for his research.

On May 20, Leach will face off against former Rep. Marjorie Margolies, physician Val Arkoosh and state Rep. Brendan Boyle in the Democratic primary for this open - seat race.

Another substantial piece of evidence Mr. Melo offered was the drafts of the cooperation agreement that passed between the physician's attorney and the prosecution, in which Mr. Taub testified against Mr. Silver, but in which his lawyer struck out language stating that the doctor directed patients to Weitz & Luxenburg «in exchange for» funding and «at Silver's request.»

In September the agency concluded that screening measures for this protein offered «no proven benefit» and warned physicians against recommending or using them.

Neuroimaging for headaches is frequently ordered by physicians during outpatient visits, despite guidelines that recommend against such routine procedures.

Cardiac function assessment for heart failure, coronary angiography for ischaemic heart disease and Holter ECG monitoring for lethal arrhythmias can identify the type of myocardial injury and help physicians select a prophylactic therapeutic strategy against sudden cardiac death in hemodialysis patients.»

Respondents in this year's survey pointed to five main causes of the field's less than favorable reputation: drug and product recalls such as the withdrawal of Avandia; safety issues such as the discovery of problems with raw material from China used in medical products; scandals, including evidence that pharmaceutical companies have failed to release data from trials whose results cast doubts on their drugs» safety and efficacy; lawsuits brought against companies that failed to warn patients of problems with their products; and ethical issues such as kickbacks for physicians promoting specific medications.

In a February report in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Francesco Fornai, an anatomy professor and physician at the University of Pisa, found that lithium — well known as a treatment for bipolar disorder — might also work against ALS.

«Health - care providers are often the first point of contact for women and girls experiencing violence, «says Series co-lead Dr Claudia Garcia - Moreno, a physician at WHO, Geneva, who coordinates research and policy on violence against women.

Declines in prostate - specific antigen (PSA) testing differed among urologist and primary care physician visits in a study that compared testing before and after a 2011 recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force against PSA screening for all men, according to an article published online by JAMA Internal Medicine.

Despite the passionate testimony, the advisory committee voted seven to six against approving eteplirsen for sale — though this was only a recommendation they would make to physician Janet Woodcock, director of the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER).

Even after adjusting for how hard physicians worked, how productive they were and their level of experience, a big gap remained against women doctors: $ 18,677.

Always get clearance from your physician and make sure you've taken the proper precautions; patients who have had lymph nodes removed, for example, may need compression sleeves to protect against swelling.

In the Mexican state of Michoacán, Dr. Jose Mireles, a small - town physician known as «El Doctor,» leads the Autodefensas, a citizen uprising against the violent Knights Templar drug cartel that has wreaked havoc on the region for years.

In the Mexican state of Michoacán, Dr. Jose Mireles, a small - town physician known as «El Doctor,» shepherds a citizen uprising against the Knights Templar, the violent drug cartel that has wreaked havoc on the region for years.

Despite the popularity of the practice, physician and veterinary groups have taken turns speaking out against human - pet bed sharing for a variety of reasons.

Since 1998, the Washington State Medical Use of Marijuana Act has provided an affirmative defense against criminal prosecution of physicians for prescribing medical marijuana and of qualified patients for their medical use of marijuana.

Krysia J. Syska's * multimillion - dollar case against an ophthalmologist with ties to major teaching facilities resulted in both the physician's admission of medical error and changes to the teaching curriculum for hospital residents and fellows.

Resolved charges against physician accused of criminal drug distribution for the prescription of opioids to chronic pain patients without any prison sentence.

2005)(obtained the imposition of sanctions against counsel for the assertion of RICO and litigation fraud claims against physicians arising out of previously dismissed medical malpractice claims and argued successfully for the affirmance of the District Court's dismissal of the federal claims).

Paul Saba, the head of the Quebec Coalition of Physicians for Social Justice, and Lisa D'Amico, a woman living with life - threatening disabilities, challenged the validity of the Quebec legislation prior to it taking effect, on the basis the Criminal Code prohibition against physician - assisted death was still in force.

Nonetheless, they are considered effective against a variety of bacteria and are the preferred drug of many physicians for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Additionally, Lorelei has helped forge positive business resolutions of complex matters, including a long - standing dispute and litigation between a Palm Beach County hospital and a group of physicians who held a ground lease on hospital property and provided services at the hospital; a long - standing lawsuit between two groups of physicians over the breakup of their practice group; a prominent sports figure's multimillion dispute over a license agreement; a sports broadcaster's claims against a video company for unauthorized use of his name and likeness; and class actions involving consumer debt collection services.

Notable mandates: Represented physicians involved in providing care to Ashley Smith during the 2013 coroner's inquest; acted for Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne in a defamation action against Ontario Progressive Conservative party leader Tim Hudak and energy critic Lisa MacLeod; in Wise v. Iran, acted for a Canadian victim of a suicide bombing (executed by individuals who received material support from Iran) who sought leave to intervene in ongoing proceedings commenced by United States plaintiffs in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice seeking orders recognizing the enforceability in Ontario of judgments they obtained from a U.S. court against Iran totaling about $ 370 million; in Khadr v. Edmonton Institution, acted as lead counsel for an intervener, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, to argue that in interpreting Omar Khadr's sentence for the purpose of enforcing it in Canada, Correctional Services Canada was obliged to consider Khadr's right to liberty and principles of fundamental justice; acted for a physician in a malpractice claim in Moore v. Getahun, a precedent - setting case about restrictions on communication between counsel and experts in preparation of expert reports.

But the more likely scenario is that everybody will wait for the Supreme Court to hand down its ruling in Carter et al. v. Canada on whether the federal Criminal Code provisions against physician assisted - dying are unconstitutional.

If a patient makes a threat of filing a complaint for sexual misconduct, a patient's lawyer reaches out with «questions», a journalist makes an inquiry, or if the police «just want to talk» you should say nothing and immediately speak to a lawyer with specific experience in defending physicians against claims of medical sexual misconduct.

Sexual misconduct allegations against a doctor are among the most complex for an attorney as we must simultaneously address medical licensing board proceedings, police investigations, criminal charges against the physician, potential civil financial liability in a civil lawsuit, and reputation concerns.

We have helped patients recover for mistakes made by hospital staff, therapists and nurses and brought claims against physicians, nurses, hospitals and pharmacists.

If a physician or pharmacist gives a patient a dangerous cocktail of medications that leads to serious injury or a wrongful death, Utah law provides the right for the heirs, children and spouse to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against a drug's manufacturer.

In Noel Douglas Conway v The Secretary of State for Justice [2018] EWCA Civ 16, the Court of Appeal gave an unusually detailed judgment granting permission to appeal against the decision of the Divisional Court in Conway, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Justice [2017] EWHC 640, refusing permission for the applicant to judicially review the criminalisation of physician - assisted suicide under the Suicide Act 1961.

If your child has died or sustained injuries due to a physician's negligent performance of a C - section or negligent failure to order an emergency C - section when indicated, you may be entitled to compensation for the damages suffered by you and your child through the institution of a medical malpractice action against those responsible for your child's injuries or death.

Represented medical practice against its former physician / employee and hospital for breach of non-compete and tortious interference

The defendant will not be the same in every case, however, it is not uncommon for medical malpractice lawsuits to be filed against a single physician as well as the entire hospital or medical office.

Represented a physician in an action against Centers for Medicare Services resulting from suspension of Medicare billing privileges for felony conviction.

Obtaining dismissal of a putative class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio brought by physicians against a health insurance provider challenging the insurer's claims handling and reimbursement practices.

Specified that actions against physicians and other health care providers for malpractice must be brought within two years of a minor's eighteenth birthday.

The most promising explanations for that advantage are the defendant's superior resources, the social standing of physicians, social norms against «profiting» from an injury, and the jury's willingness to give physicians the «benefit of the doubt» when the evidence of negligence is conflicting.»)

The Court further determined the Tribunal erred when it neglected to draw an adverse inference against the complainant for not calling his doctor or any attending physician to give evidence of his alleged disability.

Throughout the proceeding, the employer requested that an adverse inference be drawn against the complainant for his failure to call his doctor or any attending physician to establish a disability.