Could Electronic Medical Records Cause Medical Malpractice?
The move to digital media has affected every part of the modern world, including healthcare. One of the most fundamental changes to the medical industry may not be immediately obvious, but it has revolutionized care. This groundbreaking change is the adoption of electronic medical records (EMRs) in place of paper copies. Electronic medical records, sometimes […]
Are HIPAA Violations Medical Malpractice?
When you go to the hospital, you’re putting a lot of trust in the people who work there. You’re not just trusting the healthcare professionals to care for you at your most vulnerable. You’re also trusting the entire organization and its employees to respect your rights, personal autonomy, and privacy. Hospital employees have an ethical […]
UC San Diego Medical Center Sued for Falsifying Medical Records
The UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest, California, has been slapped with a lawsuit alleging that anesthesiologists at the facility falsified a patient’s medical records after a patient woke up during a procedure. According to the lawsuit, patient Randy Dalo underwent surgery in January 2017. During his procedure, Dalo states that he “saw three […]
