Podiatrists are specialists trained to treat feet. Unlike physicians, podiatrists in the United States do not attend medical school. Instead, they attend a specialized podiatry school that educates only podiatrists. Podiatry school is a four-year program. The licensure requirements of most states do not require podiatrists to complete a residency after completing. As a result, […]
Category: Medical Malpractice
Blood Transfusions and Medical Malpractice
Blood transfusions are a necessary part of medical practice. In fact, 20 percent of people entering a hospital need blood. Over four million lives are saved each year as a result of blood transfusions. Sometimes, however, errors occur in the blood transfusion process, resulting in claims of medical malpractice. Who can be held responsible for […]
Medical Malpractice Screening Panels
Approximately twenty states in the United States employ medical screening panels to preview medical malpractice cases at the onset of litigation in an effort to screen out legally baseless claims. In addition to weeding out meritless cases, medical malpractice screening panels can encourage early settlement of cases. While each state’s panel differs slightly, most are […]