Year / 2014
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Steady Increase in Double Mastectomy Despite Lack of Medical Benefit
There has been a steady increase in double mastectomy following breast cancer diagnosis. As it turns out, many of these are not medically indicated and the procedure often does not result in increase survival rate.…
June 10, 2014 -
House Defunds DEA Medical Marijuana Raids – Progress But By No Means Enough!
The House of Representatives voted on May 29, 2014 to defund DEA raids on medical marijuana in those states with legalized medical marijuana. This is certainly a step in the right direction.…
May 31, 2014 -
Statute of Limitations Deadlines on Retinopathy of Prematurity Claims
Retinopathy of prematurityd affects infants. The deadlines on these claims will therefore be different than medical malpractice claims filed in New Mexico by adults. Statutes of Limitations Apply Equally to Claims Made…
May 30, 2014 -
Systemic Negligence and Medical Malpractice Claims Against the VA Hospital
The VA Hospital system has been under attack lately for their secret waiting lists. These secret lists were allegedly used to gin up their productivity and quality of care numbers. A number…
May 21, 2014 -
Failure to Diagnose and the Discovery Rule in Medical Malpractice Claims
There are many provisions of the New Mexico Medical Malpractice Act that are patently detrimental to the care and safety of patients. Among the most damaging provisions of the Act is the…
May 14, 2014 -
Caps on Claims Against Governmental Entities are Unfair but Enforceable
The New Mexico Tort Claims Act creates a number of protections for governmental entities against personal injury claims . This protection extends to all governmental entities including medical providers, schools, public buildings, public employees…
May 12, 2014 -
Doctor’s Duty to Conduct Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
Early detection is key to survival in breast cancer cases. Early detection is possible only through proper screening and diagnosis. This in turn will depend on the risk factors present in the…
May 6, 2014 -
Breast Cancer Diagnostic Errors Lead in Medical Malpractice Claims
There have been enormous advances in the detection and treatment of breast cancer. In fact, with early detection, there are very good survival rates. Unfortunately, breast cancer is not always detected early. …
May 2, 2014 -
Diagnostic Errors
Diagnostic errors lead the way in preventable medical error. Remarkably, there has been little effort to address these despite the countless studies that clearly identify the problem, its scope, and the toll…
April 24, 2014 -
Summary of Findings from the Department of Justice Investigation of the Albuquerque Police
The 46 page report from the Department of Justice quite damning of the Albuquerque Police and the City of Albuquerque. the report list a very long laundry list of civil rights violations…
April 22, 2014
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