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What Is a Healthcare Provider’s Duty of Care?
In a medical malpractice case, the injured patient must first establish that a healthcare provider owed him or her a legal duty of care. All healthcare providers, whether they are physicians, nurses, therapists, etc., owe a duty of care to the patient.
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Patient Dumping and 6 Examples of EMTALA Violations
Hospitals, nursing homes, and other care places all over the country have been accused of “patient dumping.” This happens when a hospital lets a patient go in an unsafe way—like leaving them outside at a bus stop in the cold wearing only a hospital gown and socks. Patients can be moved to another place, but…
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New Pennsylvania Healthcare Laws Starting in 2025
Pennsylvania is making big changes to its healthcare laws in 2025. These updates will affect insurance coverage, mental health care, maternal care, and more. In this post, we’ll break down what’s changing, when the new laws take effect, and how they may impact patients, providers, and families across the state. Insurance Coverage Updates Medicaid Coverage…
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Why Where You File Your PA Malpractice Case Matters
If you file a medical malpractice case in Pennsylvania, where you file it can affect the outcome. A recent rule change gives patients more choice in where their case is heard—especially if the provider does business in more than one county. This blog will explain what changed, how it could help your case, and why…
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Are Philadelphia Hospitals Liable for Following Outdated Vaccine Advice?
Information regarding the standard of care for many medical conditions changes regularly. This means Doctors and nurses must keep learning about new ways to help patients. If they don’t stay up-to-date and someone gets hurt, they could get in legal trouble. In this article, we’ll explain how vaccines work to keep you healthy, what can…
