New York Medical Malpractice

You can use the renewed awareness around sudden cardiac death to improve your health. New York Newsday reports:
“Any time a celebrity has a medical problem that hits the news, there’s a heightened awareness of the condition. That’s human nature,” said Dr. Stephen Green, chief of cardiology at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. “We’ve [...]

Medical malpractice is hotly debated in think tanks and legal forums of all types as one of the most controversial of our generation. The Civil Defense Blog of the Drum Major Policy Institute points out:
America’s medical malpractice system is one part Rip van Winkle and one part Anna Nicole Smith.
It’s Rip van Winkle because [...]

In New York psychiatry and medical malpractice news,New York Newsday points out:
MINEOLA, N.Y. - A former psychiatrist who confided to a patient that he wanted to kill six people _ and asked the patient to help him find a handgun _ has settled a medical malpractice lawsuit with the man.
Richard Karpf agreed to pay [...]

In the latest New York State medical malpractice news. The proposed bill by the New York PIRG is calling for increased review of doctors, in an effort to increase health and combat medical malpractice:
The proposed bill calls for several changes in OPMC procedures and the laws in order to give New Yorkers better protection [...]

Lasiks eye surgery is big business in the medical community. The question becomes is it for everyone? Are doctors opting for lasiks when other options should be pursued instead? Lauran Neergaaard, a medical writer points out:
About 7.6 million Americans have undergone some form of laser vision correction, including the $2,000-per-eye Lasik. Lasik [...]

Medicine use by Americans for chronic conditions is skyrocketing. Linda A. Johnson, business writer for AP points out:
In addition, there is the pharmaceutical industry’s relentless advertising. With those factors unlikely to change, doctors say the proportion of Americans on chronic medications can only grow.
“Unless we do things to change the way we’re managing health [...]

Intense scuitinty is being applied to the The New York City Buildings Department’s “Saftey Week” amid controversy. The Downtown Express points out:
Construction Safety Week has gotten more attention than usual this year, because it echoes the Buildings Department’s increasing focus on safety amid the disasters, LiMandri said.
The article continues:
Last year, OSHA did 45 site [...]

One way to attempt to avoid malpractice is to choose a great physician. But “How do you pick the best physician?” Web MD suggests some great questions and solutions:
Step 1: Check Credentials
To find a good doctor, it’s always nice to get positive referrals from family and friends.
Parents are also advised to check [...]

Gardiner Harris in the New York Times specifically reports:
Drug and medical device companies should be banned from offering free food, gifts, travel and ghost-writing services to doctors, staff members and students in all 129 of the nation’s medical colleges, an influential college association has concluded.

The case against these corrupting practices is convincing:
Drug companies spend billions [...]

Having a legal advisor to help you through the complex legal maze can be an important for legal and economic reasons.. Find Law asks:
How a Medical Malpractice Attorney Can Help
After any situation that could potentially involve medical malpractice, you should speak with an experienced Medical Malpractice attorney who will evaluate your case with you, [...]