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  1. Health Law Bulletin Winter 2014

Health Law Bulletin Winter 2014

National organization updates chronic pain management guidelines

December 11, 2014 by joecomeau

By Frank Connor Medical licensure boards and other state agencies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island are aggressively investigating chronic pain management regimens prescribed by physicians as part of an effort to combat patient misuse and abuse of opioids. The boards take…

Posted in Health Law Bulletin Winter 2014

Overcoming alleged ‘wrong diagnosis’ at med-mal trial

December 11, 2014 by joecomeau

Barton Gilman recently obtained a jury verdict in favor of a neurologist against a woman who alleged the doctor negligently misdiagnosed her has having multiple sclerosis. The woman claimed she labored under the mistaken belief that she suffered from an…

Posted in Health Law Bulletin Winter 2014

Minimizing emergency department malpractice risks

December 11, 2014 by joecomeau

By Pamela S. Gilman Many emergency department malpractice claims are pursued by patients who have a bad outcome resulting from an unrelated condition following an ED visit. What steps can ED physicians and nurses take to minimize the risk of…

Posted in Health Law Bulletin Winter 2014

RI licensure board issues social media guidelines for medical practices

December 11, 2014 by joecomeau

By Angela L. Carr With physicians expanding their use of social networking websites, the Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline recently issued guidelines on the proper use of social media by healthcare providers and medical practices. The Board’s guidelines…

Posted in Health Law Bulletin Winter 2014

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