by Bell Law | Jul 11, 2024 | Advice for Patients, In the News, Malpractice
In a bold move to ensure transparency in healthcare, Georgia recently passed the Health Care Practitioners Truth and Transparency Act. This legislation tightens the definition of who can legally present themselves as a “doctor” within our state. Senate... by Bell Law | Jul 11, 2024 | Advice for Patients, In the News, Malpractice
Medical malpractice in sports medicine carries the exact impact of any other patient-healthcare provider relationship. It refers to instances where healthcare providers, such as sports team doctors or therapists, fail to adhere to the accepted standards of care,... by Bell Law | Mar 31, 2022 | Advice for Patients, Injury, Law, Malpractice
A lawsuit we filed recently highlights the dangers of not obtaining a patient’s informed consent. There, after a small procedure had already proved successful in removing a cancerous tumor from the patient’s rectum, the surgeon convinced the patient to undergo an... by Bell Law | Nov 8, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Injury, Malpractice, Science
Sometimes, doctors decide to place an IV line in the internal jugular (“IJ”) vein, which runs inside the neck—right next to the carotid artery. Especially when they decide not to use ultrasound guidance, medical providers sometimes miss the IJ, and insert the IV into... by Bell Law | Nov 1, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Injury, Malpractice
The American Medical Association’s Code of Medical Ethics (the Code) requires doctors to inform patients of medical error. This obligation not only protects the relationship between doctor and patient but also promotes patient health and safety. What Is... by Bell Law | Aug 31, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Injury, Malpractice, Science
Several factors, ranging from the time of year to the day of the week, can affect how well a patient does in the hospital. In this installment, we look at weekends and a phenomenon dubbed “the weekend effect.” What Is the Weekend Effect? Published studies...
