Bindmans is recognised as a leader in the complex and demanding area of mental health law and is known for its commitment to the rights of detained patients, their families, and carers. Our specialist mental health lawyers are available to advise mental health patients, their family members, an...
District Court for the Eastern District of New York ordered final approval of the settlement that will provide relief for more than 110,000 mental health patients/insureds represented by the firm.doi:10.1002/mhw.33075Valerie A. CanadyJohn Wiley & Sons, Ltd.Mental Health Weekly...
Medical malpractice cases typically involve permanent injuries that affect patients’ well-being and result in long-term physical, financial, and emotional damage.… January 27, 2025 Is a Bard PowerPort™ a Safe Device? There’s an active port catheter lawsuit for devices that remain on the mar...
For example, on its webpage regarding telehealth, the Medical Board of California emphasizes the following: Physicians using telehealth technologies to provide care to patients located in California must be licensed in California. Physicians need not reside in California, as long as they have a valid...
patient charts involved, with the CMS refusing to pay out those claims at the same time. It was very upsetting and disheartening to experience this kind of treatment from the payors, when I work hard daily and diligently for the oldest, sickest and most vulnerable of our community patients. ...
can find themselves the subject of repeated attacks of sexual abuse by individuals occupying a trusted position of care. Instances of sexual abuse are particularly prominent in mental health units and psychiatric wards where patients are believed to be more susceptible to the grooming tactics of their...
Exposing negligence by a surgeon in $13 million verdict for thedeath of a patient after a tonsillectomyleading to theresignation of his medical license Exposinginhumane treatment of mental health patientsat Bridgewater State Hospital leading tomajor patient reforms in how patients are treated ...
HELP PUT A STOP TO SEX ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND SUICIDE IN MENTAL HEALTH AND NURSING HOME FACILITIES.
A health insurance plan cannot ask a physician to sign a contract that stops that doctor from telling patients about all of their medical options and rights. Additionally, the insurance company must guarantee health coverage without pre-approval, if a patient has a medical emergency. Finally, the...
Every facility has different rules for each level of patients. Depending onage,health, ordiseaseeach patient qualifies for a different level of care and monitoring. Even if this man did not requireconstant supervision, he should not have been left alone while smoking. Besides the obvious health ...