A relative new trend in medical malpractice litigation involving the use of depositions of physicians could have ramifications for the testifying physician, who is not yet a party to a lawsuit, once the deposition has been completed. (more…)
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Doctors – Beware of the “Innocent” Deposition
Thursday, July 15th, 2010Yet Another Reason Why it is Important to Safeguard Patients’ Medical Records
Monday, May 24th, 2010The Indiana Court of Appeals decision in Howard Regional Health System d/b/a Howard Community Hospital, Charles G. Marler, M.D., and Community Family Health Center v. Jacob Z. Gordon b/n/f Lisa Gordon gives even more incentive for health care providers to protect patients’ medical records. Failure to maintain a patient’s medical record for at least seven years or during a medical malpractice lawsuit could be costly to health care providers in more ways than one. (more…)