According to a recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine, the topic of tort reform, once considered one of the most important in the healthcare debate, is actually founded on false principles. In fact, the unintended consequences of tort reform in states in which it has been enacted include lower standards of care for doctors and hospitals, which is the opposite of what supporters claimed would happen. Tort Reform: An Optical Illusion Those… read more →
David & Philpot is pleased to report that a jury verdict for $2,900,000 was recently upheld by an appeals court in Florida. The case involved a doctor who was negligent in failing to properly secure a temporary dialysis catheter in a young mother’s neck. Instead of using the manufacturer’s wing clip and sutures, the doctor used tape. Several days later when the patient was changing her dressing, the catheter became dislodged and she bled to… read more →
The new Android Auto rolls out this year on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata and can be retrofitted to a number of other vehicles as well. Those who are considering the new Google operating system may love the functionality of having everything at your fingertips, even when driving a vehicle. However, system safety while driving is also a big concern for everyone on the road. Google says they have taken steps to ensure that navigation, messaging… read more →
For those who want to place a loved one in a nursing home, ensuring the quality of the facility is of paramount importance. This includes verifying the presence of a compassionate, caring staff and professional medical treatment. A system that allows the government to rate nursing homes on a five-star scale may be of help for those who want to choose the right facility. Now that the system has been changed to enhance rigor in… read more →
Takeda is the maker of the diabetes drug Actos, which has been linked to bladder cancer and other serious health problems. The company insists that it followed all safety protocols and that the benefits of the drug far outweigh its risks. Takeda recently settled approximately 9,000 bladder cancer lawsuits for $2.37 billion. Experts believe that one of the strongest motivations for the company to settle is the fact that the earliest Actos trials resulted in… read more →
