Garau Germano, P.C. Legal Blog
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When you need medical care, it is important for your doctor or another medical professional to provide you with all of the relevant information you need to make an informed decision on whether you’d like to receive the suggested treatment. Once you receive all the...
When you enter a medical facility with the intention of receiving treatment, you have a legal right to a comprehensive description of the treatment you are being offered by the doctor. In addition, you have the right to know the risks and benefits of the proposed...
Unfortunately, negligence occurs in every area of the medical field—including in urgent care facilities. You may be inclined to visit an urgent care center if you’re suffering from an illness or injury that doesn’t seem to be life-threatening but shouldn’t wait until...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are over 139 million emergency room visits in the United States each year. With so many people visiting the emergency room, there are bound to be some mistakes made along the way. Continue...
When you need surgery, it’s likely that you’ll have to be sedated for the procedure. Usually, an anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist will be in charge of your sedation and will use anesthesia to do so. When this process is not executed properly, the result can be...
There are many lively discussions out there about how malpractice law affects the practice of medicine. However, not everything you’ll find on the subject is completely accurate. Keep reading to learn how a prominent myth is debunked regarding malpractice law’s impact...
Can A CT Scan Be Misread? While the United States is home to some of the best doctors in the world, no one is immune to making mistakes. Reading x-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans may be one of the more common duties of a physician, but that doesn’t mean no...
When your baby’s neck is stretched during delivery, the result is a condition called Erb’s palsy. When the neck is stretched, the upper nerves of your baby’s neck and shoulder are injured, which impacts the movement of the shoulder, arm, and hand. Read on to learn...
With people searching the internet now more than ever, telemedicine and telehealth are gaining traction and popularity. Read on to learn more about when you should use a telemedicine service. Telemedicine and Telehealth Defined Telemedicine refers to the practice of...
If you believe you may have a medical malpractice lawsuit in Indiana, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the various state laws that could impact your case. Read on to learn more about medical malpractice laws and rules in Indiana. Medical Malpractice...