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Claims for medical malpractice typically involve allegations of negligence, but suing a doctor for negligence can be quite complicated.

Excessive medical malpractice lawsuits can negatively affect the way doctors care for patients. One possible solution is tort reform.

Some university students aren't getting what they're paying for, and there's virtually nothing they can do about it.

Between 44,000 and 98,000 hospital deaths per year are attributable to medical errors. Most of these deaths are preventable, said a report by the Institute of Medicine

The Texas Department of Insurance has oversight for health insurance regulations in the state.

Myth: Jurors usually favor plaintiffs in malpractice trials. Reality: Conscientious juries take their responsibility seriously and often find in favor of doctors.

An autopsy is one of those purchases no one should have to make - but if your loved one dies in mysterious medical circumstances, it may be your only choice.

Although, chiropractors are licensed in all 50 US states and dozens of countries around the world, there are many myths about this health care specialty.

The U.S. Congress, both House and Senate, struggles with issues and wording as the Democrat Party attempts to deliver public option healthcare. What do U.S. doctors want?

An employee who is unfairly fired from a job and the individual who runs into legal difficulties needs a lawyer to interpret the law and protect his or her rights.

From widespread use of electronic fetal monitors to liability issues, many experts believe that there are multiple causes of the cesarean rate increase.

The health care industry in the U.S. is in crisis. Over 47 million Americans are uninsured. Health care costs continue to skyrocket and the shortage of nurses is expected

Surgeon Atul Gawande's "Better" is among the decade's most revolutionary books: take after intensely relevant take on why mistakes happen - and how they don't have to.

When transitioning yoga passions into a profitable safe business, the teacher/owner needs to plan and focus on costs, location, marketing, and business legalities.

Physicians, medical researchers and legislators have expressed increasing concern about whether the civil justice system is still best for trying medical liability cases.

Though his assassine was convicted of his murder, the true blame for the death of James Garfield has been shown to rest, in part, on his doctors themselves.

Forensic Psychiatry is a combination of the law and psychiatric practice that deals with issues like criminal responsibility.

Not having health insurance in the United States can literally be a death sentence. Those without insurance often do not seek much needed care that could save them.

Misuse of the terms slander and libel on television, radio, and print can lead many to believe that the words have multiple meanings.

Informed consent is designed to protect research subjects from unauthorized experimentation. Despite good intentions, the process has been reduced to a legal formality.

In Australia, the public healthcare system is known as Medicare. Australia's Medicare system provides healthcare to all citizens, not just the elderly and disabled.

What is a notary public and how do you become one? Notaries are authorized by the state to notarize documents, and each state has its own requirements for commission.

Spend time before scheduling a cosmetic surgery procedure to investigate the best plastic surgeon who can meet the expectations and deliver professional care and results.

It's a big, lonely world, and no one understands that like the self employed. But even independent contractors aren't all alone. Learn about self employment insurance.

Welcome to Obamaland was published in January 2009, just as the new president was taking office. It predicted that America would follow the steps of Britain.

A Hileah, Florida woman faces criminal charges after allegedly putting a live newborn in a biohazard bag containing bleach solution and throwing it in the trash.

The U.S. Supreme Court okayed advertising by lawyers in the 1977 Bates-vs-The State Bar of Arizona case, but the Internet, blogs and abuses spawn more arguments.

Abortionist Pierre Jean-Jacques Renelique's medical license is revoked by the Florida Board of Medicine, Friday, February 6, 2009.

Nicole and Stefano confronted Dr. Baker, although they may not have found him soon enough; Viewers learned more about Arianna's secret side business

Mediation, an effective way to resolve conflict, is becoming more popular. No matter what the dispute is, choose a mediator to help resolve your dispute.

People with an ongoing relationship with a family physician generally have better health outcome, hence the importance of choosing the right primary care provider.

An experienced and reputable attorney is a valuable tool in the adoption process. Learn what to look for in an adoption lawyer and how to select one.

Annual heartworm testing is recommended by veterinarians before prescribing monthly heartworm pills. Testing is done as a safety precaution to protect your dog's health.

In the United States, naturopathic physicians are a hybrid breed of doctor, trained to integrate alternative and conventional medicine in primary care.

Whether addressing the Iraq War, the 2000 Presidential Election, Social Security reform or other issues, President Bush made 10 years worth of memorable political gaffes.

Good paying jobs are available in healthcare fields. College students and adults looking for a career change have options in the following medical specialties.

Enron is the third largest corporate collapse of the 21st century behind WorldCom and Lehman Brothers. Here is a historical look at the Enron bankruptcy.

Prescription drugs are the fastest growing component of health care expenditures. Many seniors have no Medicare prescription coverage and must pay out of pocket.

A home-based business is less expensive to operate than leasing or buying space. However, a home-based business owner must have the right insurance to protect assets.

Three out of every four persons suffer from some sort of mental illness. This can range from minor depression through schizophrenia. Is treatment available for everyone?

John R. Brinkley raked in enormous sums by scamming the public, but his quackery eventually caught up with him.

The latest trend for prospective students is to go for an online medical degree; however, is it a viable option? Learn about the truth behind these degrees.

Learn more about current costs for plastic surgery and ways to afford high cosmetic surgery prices. Find out about insurance coverage and what alternatives to try.

President Obama is rushing a health-care reform law that will address the nagging health care problems in the US with the goal of making health care accessible to all.

To regulate the practice of massage, as a whole, has been an ongoing debate for a number of years.

Since her resignation in July, Sarah Palin has used Facebook to steer national debate and bypass traditional media.

An eye-opening childbirth video that looks at birth options in America, and encourages women to question the move away from midwives, natural delivery and home birth.

The Babylonian king Hammurabi develops one of the earliest written law codes in ancient Mesopotamia. The codex gives insights into Babylonian culture and ancient law.

The Protestant Reformation serves as a major landmark not only in Christian history but also that of the world, without which it would never have been as it is today.

Many different factors contribute to rising medical costs - and there are many small things each person can do to reduce his or her own healthcare expenditures.