Sentences with phrase «context of medical malpractice»

M.G.L. c. 233 § 23D is not a statute specifically limited to medical malpractice cases, but it frequently comes up in the context of medical malpractice lawsuits.

In the context of medical malpractice actions, hospitals can be held directly liable for their own negligence, and can also be held «vicariously» liable for the negligence of their employees.

Earlier this month, one state's appellate court discussed and adopted the «continuing course of treatment» doctrine in the context of a medical malpractice case.

Negligence, in the context of medical malpractice, is the breach of the standard of care owed by a physician or other medical professional to a patient.

Not exact matches

Medical malpractice, in the context of cataract surgery, takes place when an ophthalmologist fails to provide the level of care and caution that a reasonably prudent ophthalmologist with similar training would have provided in the same situation.

While the main part of the case discussed the usual components of medical malpractice action (standard of care of a physician and causation), it's Canada - wide implication arises from a part of the decision that reviews and clarifies the law on «confidentiality between patient and doctor» in a legal context.

The appeals court considered this case within the context of New York's well - established medical malpractice laws.

This judgment contains a thorough discussion of Combined Air Mechanical Services v. Flesch in the context of a legal malpractice claim arising from the defendant lawyer's alleged negligence in prosecuting medical malpractice litigation.

In the context of alleged Ohio medical malpractice, it is usually not sufficient for the plaintiff (or the plaintiff's lawyer) to simply stand up in court and claim that a...

In the context of alleged Ohio medical malpractice, it is usually not sufficient for the plaintiff (or the plaintiff's lawyer) to simply stand up in court and claim that a doctor gave bad care which caused harm or injury.

With this background, we can now review the application of these principles in the context of appeals in medical malpractice cases.

And while your Sudbury medical malpractice lawyer will have a refined understanding of your injury's historical context, the realities of the Canadian healthcare system may surprise you.