http://pilchermd.com/home/medical-malpractice-bulletin Medical malpractice issues through the eyes of a physician Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:37:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In this issue: Perspective: The IME: Does time heal all wounds? FDA issues warning on long-acting asthma meds Texas nurse cleared of charges after reporting physician for unsafe practices. "Medical Mafia" case in Las Vegas coming to a close What are the chances? Explaining risk to patients Good Samaritan defense depends on the circumstances Emotional injury ... http://pilchermd.com/home/medical-malpractice-bulletin/2010/02/22/medical-malpractice-bulletin-february-2010/ By Charles A. Pilcher MD FACEP Wham!!! Jim’s head snapped back as the Hummer hit the back of his Subaru Forester, totaling the Forester but leaving little more than scratches on the Hummer’s sturdy bumper. Jim had no idea how fast the Hummer was traveling. All he knew was that he ... http://pilchermd.com/home/medical-malpractice-bulletin/2010/02/22/the-ime-does-time-heal-all-wounds/ Perspective: Would "no fault" be a better way? By Charles A. Pilcher MD FACEP Last month I reported on the defense verdict in the case of a Bellingham woman left with brain damage as a result of a surgical complication. The case bothers me. The patient’s injuries were major and her family devastated. ... http://pilchermd.com/home/medical-malpractice-bulletin/2010/01/15/medical-malpractice-bulletin-january-2010/ By Charles A. Pilcher MD FACEP Last month I reported on the defense verdict in the case of a Bellingham woman left with brain damage as a result of a surgical complication. The case bothers me, and for the past few weeks I’ve been asking myself “Isn’t there a better way?” Medicine ... http://pilchermd.com/home/medical-malpractice-bulletin/2010/01/15/perspective-would-%e2%80%9cno-fault%e2%80%9d-be-a-better-way/