Plaintiffs' attorneys now pull the EHR audit trail as routinely as the chart. Here's how to make sure yours tells the story you need it to.
Blog|Articles|August 15, 2023
5 of the craziest medical malpractice cases
Author(s)Keith A. Reynolds, Logan Lutton
A look at some mishaps that led to big payouts.
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The annals of medicine are filled with strange, one-of-a-kind cases and procedures; so too is the history of medical malpractice lawsuits.
While most malpractice cases are based on minor mistakes, these five cases saw patients seeking damages tied to life changing healthcare outcomes.
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