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Georgia Supreme Court Revives Vicarious Liability Claim
The Georgia Supreme Court has revived a vicarious liability claim in a medical malpractice lawsuit that raises important questions about the role of medical students and the legal responsibility of supervising physicians. The case stems from a surgical injury that occurred during a 2019 hysterectomy, in which a medical student under the supervision of two attending physicians allegedly caused harm by misplacing a surgical instrument.
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Trial Court’s ‘Confusing’ Instruction Did Not Doom Verdict, Appeals Court Says
A Georgia appellate court has reinstated a defense verdict in a closely watched medical malpractice case arising from complications following a total knee replacement. The case centered on a plaintiff who alleged that a surgeon failed to promptly diagnose and treat a postoperative infection in his left knee.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Underused in Most Hospitals
Hospitals have been slow to make use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) agreements to avoid litigation and bring about more satisfactory conclusions to claims.
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Executive Protection May Need Review After CEO Killing
The shooting of Brian Thompson in December 2024 has brought attention to the security needs of healthcare executives, with some in the industry suggesting that organizations should devote resources to increased protection.
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How You Respond to Lawsuit Notices Makes the Difference
Receiving notice of a lawsuit can ruin any risk manager’s day, but how you respond can dictate the ultimate outcome. The best approach is to have a plan in place and execute it carefully once you receive the news.
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Evaluation and Management of Diplopia in the Emergency Department
Diplopia is an uncommon presenting complaint in the emergency department that can be associated with life- and vision-threatening diagnoses. Comprehensive management typically requires an interdisciplinary team, often including both ophthalmology and neurology. This article provides emergency physicians with an organized resource that they can quickly reference for guidance on the assessment, management, and disposition of diplopia patients.
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Infectious Disease Updates
Two-Step Testing for Anal Cancer Screening in HIV; Reducing Complications of PICCs; Plan for the Lifecycle of a PICC
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Diphtheria Surge in Europe
A marked increase in cases of diphtheria in Europe is related to migrants, most often from Syria or Afghanistan, indicating a need to maintain high levels of immunity through vaccination, not only in Europe but everywhere, including the United States.
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Pemivibart for COVID-19 Prophylaxis: Clinical Trial Confirms its Efficacy
Confirming the results of the immunobridging analysis that led to its initial authorization for emergency use, this study demonstrates that pemivibart is effective as prophylaxis against COVID-19, including in immunocompromised patients.
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What Is New with Leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis continues to cause seasonal problems in some urban areas, especially those with large populations of rats and imperfect garbage handling. New diagnostic tests are being developed, and plasma exchange offers the potential of improved outcomes for patients with leptospirosis accompanied by severe pulmonary hemorrhage.