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A special section exploring current issues in medical malpractice law. A look at the new practice of "telemedicine"; navigating the Torts Claims Act in med mal cases; legal malpractice insurance for attorneys representing doctors in med mal cases; and litigating nursing home cases in the age of COVID-19.
May 11, 2020 at 10:30 AM
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Navigating NJ Telehealth and Telemedicine in the Climate of COVID-19 As the crisis progresses, health-care practitioners at every level should be kept apprised of new developments in the law, which can impact their practices, their patients, and their peace of mind. By Mary Kate McGrath and Adam J. Fulginiti
Don't Panic: 6 Pointers for Navigating the TCA in Medical Malpractice Cases Many health care professionals are in fact New Jersey employees working within the scope of state employment at the time of their alleged negligence. Medical malpractice counsel must be versed in the New Jersey Tort Claims Act in order to properly address such claims. By Patricia M. Giordano
Changes to Legal Malpractice Coverage: Just What the Doctor Ordered An expert suggests that attorneys should disclose the coverage levels of their legal malpractice insurance to their physician clients, and that the minimum legal malpractice coverage held by an attorney defending a medical malpractice litigation should be increased to $5 million. By Eric S. Poe
God's Waiting Room: Litigating Nursing Home Cases in the Age of COVID-19 Long-term care facilities that fail to adhere to CMS guidelines for COVID-19 infection control may face legal liability for outbreaks at their facility. Only the most egregious cases will likely meet the gross negligence standard adopted in many states. By Kay Van Wey
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