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Change for the Medical Malpractice Compensation System in England?

Bill of Health

The committee has recently conducted an inquiry into NHS litigation reform and has now published its report, which contains controversial reform proposals for medical malpractice litigation, or what is termed in the UK, “clinical negligence litigation.” The post Change for the Medical Malpractice Compensation System in England?

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What Are Reportable Events in Healthcare?

MedTrainer

To underline the significance and complexity of this system, we will explore what are reportable events in healthcare, the regulatory requirements that govern them, the types of reportable events, and the importance of proper reporting. Each state has its own set of laws and regulations dictating what must be reported and when.

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Florida Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice

Florida Health Care Law Firm

Medical malpractice statutes and limitations are not straightforward. The clock starts ticking at the time medical care is provided, but another clock starts ticking on the day the patient realizes there are problems that could indicate malpractice. What Is the Florida Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations?

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Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice In Florida

Florida Health Care Law Firm

Medical malpractice is devastating for both patient and the medical professional. There are some statutes in place in Florida that limit how long it is legally an option for a patient to pursue a medical malpractice case. What Is the Malpractice Statute of Limitations in Florida? What Defines Medical Malpractice in Florida?

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Litigation and Patient Safety: The Importance of Good Communication Strategies

Bill of Health

A fundamental issue in England’s National Health Service (NHS) patient safety culture development, however, is whether health care staff implement the necessary communication changes in light of adverse health care events. Communication Errors and Never Events. Never Events remain a stubborn and persistent problem in the NHS.

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What Is Medical Indemnity Insurance?

Electronic Health Reporter

Medical indemnity is a field of insurance that is primarily related to malpractice or negligent behavior in various medical professions. It applies to mistakes, accidents, and other events where the claimant can prove that an […]. This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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The Need to Go Back to Basics in Patient Safety

Bill of Health

A root cause of some Never Events errors in the National Health Service (NHS), such as those involving wrong site surgery (surgical procedures being performed on the wrong patient, or the wrong limb), is poor patient and health care provider communication.

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