Medical Malpractice

The doctor-patient relationship can be a complicated one. It can be easy for a patient to become frustrated if they believe their doctor isn’t treating a medical condition as effectively as they should or if a doctor doesn’t have the time or empathy they need. Doctors...

We trust our healthcare providers to adhere to their oath of helping their patients and doing no harm. Unfortunately, some occurrences violate this oath, posing a serious risk to the patient. These situations are referred to as “never events,” and they are largely...

Informed consent is a cornerstone of ethical healthcare in Georgia. It requires healthcare providers to give patients the necessary information to make informed decisions about their treatment options. This legal requirement ensures that individuals control their...

In Georgia, medical malpractice laws allow patients to sue healthcare providers, including interns and medical trainees, for negligence. However, due to vicarious liability, the primary duty often falls on the doctor in charge and the hospital.  When can you sue...

Going under anesthesia can be terrifying. The thought of drifting into unconsciousness and placing your life in someone else's hands is enough to make anyone anxious. While anesthesia has made complex surgeries possible and pain-free, it's not without risks. But when...

When you think about doctors in training, you likely picture eager young faces in white coats, ready to heal the world. You may trust them and hospitals to take good care of your children, should they need care. What happens if these trainees make mistakes that hurt...

Taking medicine can be one of the most effective ways to treat various illnesses and symptoms associated with multiple health issues. Physicians and pharmacists typically work together to help patients access the medicine they need and take it correctly. But...

A medical malpractice claim is a complex pursuit because it is at the intersection of medical science and legal practice. If an individual believes that they or a loved one sustained injuries from receiving substandard medical care, causation is often challenging to...

When you have something going on with your health, you expect your medical provider to treat your concerns with respect and compassion – not dismiss or downplay them. Unfortunately, medical gaslighting isn’t uncommon. Medical gaslighting involves a healthcare provider...

There's a significant role that doctors and others in health care need to fill. They need to give their patients the best treatment from when they arrive until they leave. The duty involves more than identifying and treating health problems. For doctors, it also...