Valleywide Legal Blog

Health Care Rationing Is Here and Always Has Been

Very few words stir more passion when discussing health care than “rationing.”  It sounds terrible.  It conjures up images of loved ones being denied life-saving treatment.  It gives rise to attention-seeking politicians claiming there are “death panels” coming for you … Read More

Posted in Health Care Costs, Medical Costs, medical ethics, Rationing, Secrecy |

Do I Have A Medical Malpractice Case? Part 2

Last week I began the discussion of the necessary elements of an economically viable medical malpractice case with a review of the standard of care issue.  This week I will address the remaining elements. Proving a breach of the standard … Read More

Posted in Arizona Medical Board, Doctors, Hospitals, Lawsuits, Malpractice costs, medical errors, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice Case Value, medical malpractice cases, medical malpractice lawsuits, medical malpractice lawyers, Medical Negligence, plaintiff, Valuing Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases |

Do I Have A Medical Malpractice Case? Part 1

This is a question I hear on an almost daily basis.  In order to answer it, we must first discuss what is meant by  “having a medical malpractice case.”  There is a lot of ground to cover and I am … Read More

Posted in Arizona Medical Board, Doctors, Hospitals, Lawsuits, Malpractice costs, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice Case Value, medical malpractice cases, medical malpractice lawsuits, medical malpractice lawyers, Medical Negligence, plaintiff, trial, Valuing Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases |

“The Hip Bone Is Connected To The Thigh Bone.”

Our bodies are beautiful machines that evolved over millions of years to keep us alive and healthy.  My practice requires me to do a lot of studying about the human body.  I am continually amazed as I come into contact … Read More

Posted in General Health, health, healthy living, Obesity, obesity epidemic, Type 1 Diabetes |

The Continuous Glucose Monitor and Type 2 Diabetes.

The latest marketing campaign directed at Type 2 diabetics is intended to sell them continuous glucose monitors (CGM’s).  Since there are estimated to be over 30 million Americans with Type 2 diabetes, there are a lot of potential customers. For … Read More

Posted in drug companies, General Health, Health Care Costs, Health Insurers, Medical Devices, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes |