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Dehydration in the elderly can result from neglect

Dehydration in the elderly can result from neglect 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

If you have a loved one living out their remaining years in a nursing home or extended care facility, it’s likely that you worry about the sufficiency of the care…

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Medical malpractice award issued to child in case outside Florida

Medical malpractice award issued to child in case outside Florida 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Florida mothers may relate to one woman’s devastation when her child was born with severe brain injuries. To make matters worse, those injuries were entirely preventable and were caused by…

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Are nurses covered under Good Samaritan laws?

Are nurses covered under Good Samaritan laws? 1920 1280 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Many people don’t have a clear grasp of what protections Good Samaritan laws offer to the public. The subject gets even murkier when applied to medical professionals like nurses. If…

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Can I record my doctor’s words during a consultation?

Can I record my doctor’s words during a consultation? 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Doctors and other medical providers are alarmed at a growing trend among some of their patients — using smartphones to record diagnoses and complex information about their medical conditions. For…

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Family sues hospital for medical malpractice

Family sues hospital for medical malpractice 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

When a woman enters a hospital in order to give birth to a child, she has the right to reasonably assume that those assisting in the birth will conduct themselves…

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Were you misdiagnosed?

Were you misdiagnosed? 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

When a person is misdiagnosed by a doctor, many things can go wrong fast. Precious time is wasted on treating conditions that were never correctly diagnosed, and this can cause…

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When medical malpractice leads to criminal charges

When medical malpractice leads to criminal charges 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

It cannot be disputed that some Florida medical patients die because of negligence on the part of medical staff members. More rare, however, are cases wherein a medical malpractice accusation results…

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False diagnosis and insults result in Florida medical malpractice

False diagnosis and insults result in Florida medical malpractice 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

A recent case involved a man who was undergoing a colonoscopy at a medical facility outside the state of Florida. He was given anesthesia and had turned on his cellphone…

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Are psychiatrists too quick to label their patients?

Are psychiatrists too quick to label their patients? 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

If you have ever sought psychiatric care, your diagnosis would have been based on conditions described and detailed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. These psychiatric labels…

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Is it preeclampsia? Obstetricians must monitor moms carefully

Is it preeclampsia? Obstetricians must monitor moms carefully 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Some women appear to have pregnancies that are nine months of joyful expectation, while others cope with typical side effects like morning sickness, indigestion and gaining too much weight. But…

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Judge rules in favor of medical malpractice victim in Florida

Judge rules in favor of medical malpractice victim in Florida 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

In 2003, Florida lawmakers placed a limit on the amount of damages that may be awarded to victims of medical negligence for pain and suffering. A recent case resulted in…

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Medication errors: You have a right to compensation

Medication errors: You have a right to compensation 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Medication errors cause thousands of injuries every year across America; prescription errors can cause mild issues, like hives or rashes, or they can cause errors due to a conflict between…

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Should I accept a High-Low Agreement in my case?

Should I accept a High-Low Agreement in my case? 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

If you were injured in a medical malpractice incident, you may have decided to seek reparation by filing civil litigation. During the course of that litigation, your attorney may inform…

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Raising awareness of medical malpractice in Florida and elsewhere

Raising awareness of medical malpractice in Florida and elsewhere 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

The founder of a medical mediation group was a recent guest on a program in a state outside of Florida. The man is a former litigator and health-care attorney who…

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Medical malpractice incidents on the rise in some hospitals

Medical malpractice incidents on the rise in some hospitals 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

In a state northeast of Florida, a group of analysts, patient advocates, hospital leaders and government representatives recently gathered to discuss the apparent rise in adverse events that have occurred…

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Spouses eligible to file medical malpractice in cases of death

Spouses eligible to file medical malpractice in cases of death 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Negligent actions or acts of omission on the part of professional care providers can lead to illness, injury or even death. In Florida and all other states, medical malpractice causing serious…

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Woman in coma after emergency room misses ectopic pregnancy

Woman in coma after emergency room misses ectopic pregnancy 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Florida women who worry about complications in their pregnancies will often discuss important signs of problems with their health care providers. Ectopic pregnancy is the top cause of maternal deaths…

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Hospitals mistakenly gave unsterilized saline to patients

Hospitals mistakenly gave unsterilized saline to patients 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

According to health officials, at least 40 patients from seven different states, including Florida, were given unsterilized intravenous fluids at hospitals. The fluid bags had simulated saline inside, which is…

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