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Charitable Immunity for Nonprofit Hospitals

Immunity from Malpractice Liability for Nonprofit Hospitals

The doctrine of charitable immunity protects charitable or nonprofit hospitals from paying judgments in medical malpractice cases. The doctrine is...

Dental Malpractice

Dental Malpractice

Like doctors, dentists can be sued for malpractice. In the past, it was assumed that suits against dentists would result in such minor damages that they were not worthwhile. Recently,...

Psychotherapy Malpractice

Psychotherapy is the treatment of mental and emotional disorders using psychological methods. This form of treatment does not include physiological interventions, such as drug therapy or electrotherapy, although it may be used in combination with...

Radiology Outsourcing

There is a serious shortage of radiologists in the United States. One trade journal recently reported there is an average of four vacancies per radiology department at American academic centers over the past two years. In response to the...

Obstetric Malpractice

Obstetric Malpractice

It is estimated that over half of all medical malpractice claims are related to obstetric and gynecological care. In fact, many physicians are discontinuing their obstetrical practices...