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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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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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Vicarious liability in Florida malpractice cases

Vicarious liability in Florida malpractice cases 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

When a doctor in Florida has committed a negligent medical or surgical error resulting in serious harm or death to a patient, both the doctor as well as the facility…

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Medical error disclosure issues

Medical error disclosure issues 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

A Florida patient who is not recovering well after a medical procedure might wonder if the procedure may have involved problems or errors. In the past, a patient might suffer…

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Are there caps on malpractice cases in Florida?

Are there caps on malpractice cases in Florida? 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Florida law places caps on noneconomic damages suffered due to medical malpractice in the state. Noneconomic damages include such things as pain and suffering, impairment, disfigurement and loss of the…

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VA clinic settles 4 medical malpractice cases for $1 million

VA clinic settles 4 medical malpractice cases for $1 million 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Veterans in Florida and all over the country deserve the best medical care possible. Unfortunately, many clinics operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs has failed to provide patients with…

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Man files medical malpractice case over cracked tooth

Man files medical malpractice case over cracked tooth 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Many Miami residents hate going to the dentist and might despise it even more after hearing this story. A man was suffering from tooth pain and allegedly ended up in…

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Baptist Health pays for medical malpractice, misdiagnoses

Baptist Health pays for medical malpractice, misdiagnoses 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

If you’ve been misdiagnosed, you know how hard it can be to get your diagnosis changed and to receive the real help and medical care you need. In this case…

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Florida Supreme Court says no to medical malpractice caps

Florida Supreme Court says no to medical malpractice caps 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Currently, 35 states have laws that limit the amount of money that a person can receive in non-economic damages in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Florida, however, is not one of…

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Breast augmentation leads to medical malpractice suit

Breast augmentation leads to medical malpractice suit 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Many women have gotten breast implants and suffered no major issues. One Miami teen’s breast augmentation – a routine procedure – left her in a coma. As a result, she…

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Medical malpractice leads to amputation, $62 million award

Medical malpractice leads to amputation, $62 million award 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

When a Miami woman suffers a pregnancy outside of the womb, it can be a scary situation, but for the most part, she expects that the doctor will take care…

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