There are many different types of medicine that you can certainly take at the same time. Someone who is being treated for cancer may also be given medication to help with nausea, for instance. But it is important for doctors and medical professionals to know how these...
Month: May 2023
Medical Claims A To Z #18 abusing The System lee S. Goldsmith, M.D., LLB jordan Goldsmith, Jd
As a patient you have a problem, and you want to receive care, or perhaps you have a loved one who needs care. You think that if you go to a provider, private doctor or hospital or urgent care center, that you will get care, pay your bill and be satisfied. These are...
If your doctor apologizes, can their words be used against them?
Increasingly, state legislatures across the country are making it easier for doctors to express remorse for a bad outcome – and in some cases actually apologize for a mistake – without patients being able to use their words against them in a malpractice claim. In some...
Potential signs of an opioid overdose
Opioid overdoses are very common among those who use painkillers recreationally. These drugs can be quite dangerous and can result in fatal reactions when someone takes too much. There can also be significant problems with mixing medications that are not supposed to...
The difference between a missed diagnosis and a misdiagnosis
Doctors and nurses are often highly trained to care for patients suffering from severe medical conditions. Patients have to put their trust in medical professionals to seek the care they desire. However, their trust may be broken if they believe they’re suffering from...
Medical Claims A to Z #17 Litigation Funding Yes Or No? Lee S. Goldsmith, M.D., JD Jordan S. Goldsmith, JD
As an attorney we are prohibited from advancing money to a client to assist them in lasting through the long years of the litigation. However, some clients who are injured cannot survive on savings or SSI and often need assistance. CBS 60 Minutes ran a program on...
