Medical Law

In this digital age, brick-and-mortar stores are fighting for their survival. It’s no secret that online retail is booming, and as a result, more and more people are choosing to do their shopping from the comfort of their homes. This is bad news for physical stores, which are seeing their profits dwindle as consumers shift […]

There are many ways to save money on business expenditures without sacrificing quality or service. By taking a few simple steps, you can reduce your expenses and improve your bottom line. Some of the most effective cost-saving measures for businesses include: Implementing lean management principles Lean management is a business philosophy that focuses on eliminating

There is a looming possibility of a shortage of doctors in the United States. A study published in December 2021 in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovation, Quality & Outcomes, with data gathered from July 1 to December 31, 2020, shows that about a third of doctors intended to reduce the number of hours they worked in

Health laws are a complicated subject, but they are important for health care providers and health consumers. Health laws define what health care practitioners can do in a given situation, and it is the responsibility of health law specialists to interpret them when there is any ambiguity. Health laws also protect patients. For example, health

One of the most common fears all physicians face is a medical malpractice lawsuit. Malpractice, in the simplest terms, means negligence. A court can rule a physician negligent if they do not provide an appropriate standard of care to their patient. Patients are much more likely to sue doctors when they believe their health could

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that everyone aged five years old and older get the free COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC highlights that as of January 11 this year, almost two million out of about 28 million children in the U.S. aged five to 11 had COVID-19. Contrary to the

One of the hardest parts of a relative or loved one dying is not knowing when. Sometimes there are obvious causes such as prolonged disease or injuries, but there are cases when the cause of death is less clear. When the cause of death isn’t immediately obvious even to medical practitioners, authorities or loved ones

In 1996, California became the first state in the United States to legalize the use of medical marijuana. The original legislation ensured seriously ill citizens of California could gain access to the drug as a form of treatment. Since then, multiple states have legalized the use of medical marijuana. However, marijuana legalization is very complicated,