Medical Malpractice
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| Liability of Charitable Hospitals |
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| In the past, the courts of many states concluded that private charitable hospitals were not liable for the tortious conduct of their doctors and nurses. The principal reasons given in defense of this blanket immunity included: More... |
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| Neonatology Malpractice |
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| Loss of Enjoyment of Life |
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| When a patient is injured by the negligence of a healthcare provider, his or her injuries may not be limited by the aches, pains, or physical deformities caused by the medical malpractice. Many courts now allow these plaintiffs to recover for the loss of enjoyment of life, which often occurs as the result of a permanent injury. What is the scope of damages for the loss of enjoyment of life, or hedonic damages? These awards compensate the injured patient for the loss of his or her former recreational, family, social, or career pursuits as well as the patient's future inability to perform elementary physical and intellectual tasks taken for granted by most people. More... |
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| Hospital Liability for Defective Medical Equipment |
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