Tag Archives: Medication

San Jose Doctor Pleads Guilty To Federal Charge of Unlawfully Distributing Hydrocodone and Committing Health Care Fraud. Make Sure Your Practice Follows California Pain Medication Guidelines.

Record keeping and following the California pain management protocols are key for physicians who prescribe scheduled medications for pain management. California revised its protocols called “Guidelines for Prescribing Controlled Substances for Pain” in November 2014 and expects all physicians to … Continue reading

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Can You Get a DWI for a Prescription Medication?

You can receive a North Carolina DWI for impairment due to a prescribed medication. This is true even when you have taken the medication in the current dosage and followed your doctor’s instructions to the letter. Determining Impairment Impairment caused … Continue reading

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Presentation: “Alexa, What Medication Am I Taking?” A discussion of privacy, security and practical issues implicated by the use of voice technology in healthcare.

Partner Colin Zick and Associate Jeremy Meisinger presented to the Massachusetts Health Information Management Association on the legal issues presented by the continued development of voice technology in healthcare.  Click here to download the slides. More Read more detail on … Continue reading

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Family Members Succeed in Maryland Medical Malpractice Action After Fatal Medication Dosage

A successful Maryland medical malpractice lawsuit can help families recover compensation for the loss of a loved one.  In one such recent case, a Maryland jury awarded a total of ten millions dollars to the family members of a patient … Continue reading

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Burnout Leads to Doctors Prescribing the Wrong Medication in Maryland and Throughout the Nation

When a doctor, nurse or any other medical professional is negligent, the results can be devastating. If you have been injured or someone you know has died due to medical malpractice, you need the help of a seasoned Baltimore medical … Continue reading

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