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Lessons Can Be Learned from Fairfax Medical Malpractice Case

Friday, November 20, 2009
By Mindy Weinstein

Delayed diagnosis in cancer can be deadly. One Fairfax medical malpractice case teaches a lot of valuable lessons. »

Woman Severely Burned While Undergoing Surgery

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
By Mindy Weinstein

A woman died last September from burn injuries she sustained in a flash fire in the operating room. »

Proximate Cause an Issue in Virginia Medical Malpractice Case

Monday, November 16, 2009
By Mindy Weinstein

In a medical malpractice case, it is up to the plaintiff to prove that the defendant’s actions were a proximate cause in the injuries sustained. A recent case shows the importance of proximate of cause. »

Doctors Are Practicing Medicine Despite Their Drug Problems

Thursday, November 12, 2009
By Mindy Weinstein

Could your doctor be addicted to drugs? According to the Virginia Board of Medicine’s records, some frightening things are going on among Virginia doctors. »

VA Board of Medicine: Indefinite Suspension for VA Beach Doc

Thursday, November 12, 2009
By bradbarna

Dr. Michael S. Creef of Virginia Beach, VA was indefinitely suspended by the Virginia Board of Medicine (VBM) this past May. Creef had been previously suspended from practicing medicine in 2004 but continued to write prescriptions and treat patients even after he had been disciplined leading to this most recent disciplinary action. The VBM... »

Misdiagnosis of Cancer is a Deadly Mistake

Tuesday, November 10, 2009
By Mindy Weinstein

Cancer misdiagnosis is serious and can significantly alter your treatment options, care and prognosis. Read more about misdiagnosis of cancer in this article. »

Roanoke Times Calls Cap on Malpractice Damages “Unconscionable and Unfair”

Thursday, November 5, 2009
By Mindy Weinstein

Virginia has a cap on malpractice damages that is $2 million for actions after July 1, 2008. Find out why Roanoke Times has called this cap, "unconscionable and unfair." »

Do Away With Patient Safety?

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