Copying PA Medical Records has Copying Fees
Updated August 2020 In 2003 — the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule took effect. The HIPAA defined the rights a patient has to his or her…
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Pennsylvania Tort Reform for Medical Malpractice
Updated August 2020 What is Tort Reform? While tort reform may be a term you’re familiar with from recent news stories, most people are unaware of how it applies to…
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Why Doctors Practice Defensive Medicine
Types of Defensive Medicine Defensive medicine happens when doctors order tests or medical treatments that are not necessarily in the best interest of their patients. They do this, not for…
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Which Errors in Healthcare Lead to Injury and Death?
According to the World Health Organization, the risk of patient death occurring due to preventable medical errors[1] while receiving health care is about one in 300. Nearly half of the…
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Does Google Now Have Access To My Medical Records?
Now both veterans and Medicare beneficiaries can view, download, and print their complete medical records. Medical records are accessible through “Blue Button” download features available on mymedicare.gov and myhealthyvet.com.
What are the Most Common Emergency Room Mistakes?
Here are some common emergency room mistakes to look out for when you’re admitted into care. Being aware of what’s going on around you is increasingly important, so be sure to note the details of your care, or have someone with you who can help you.
FBI Investigates Medical Devices Linked to Spreading Uterine Cancer
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate medical devices as stringently as they do prescription drugs. With a good amount of unregulated devices in the medical field, the…
Read More Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a term that refers to a collection of various permanent, non-progressive disorders that impair an individual’s motor skills. Together, these various disorders affect roughly one in every…
Read More Should Medical Malpractice Require an Autopsy?
According to the American Medical Association, medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the U.S.—right behind heart disease and cancer. In these wrongful death cases, families must…
Read More Fraudulent World of Corporate Dental Chains
The boogeyman. Monsters under the bed. The dark. For many years, the dentist was included in this list of irrational childhood fears. However, recent changes in the dental industry have…
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