Physician appeals award in lawsuit over waiting time
Article Abstract:
Ty Weller MD has appealed a decision by small claims court that awarded $250 to patient, Aristotelis Belavilas, for waiting for more than three hours for a pain shot. The Las Vegas, NV, physician had a full schedule but he wanted to accommodate his patient who was leaving on vacation on the following day.
Publisher: American Medical Association
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
Nevada, Health care industry, Las Vegas, Nevada, Medical appointments and schedules, Medical scheduling, Weller, Ty
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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Fighting frivolous lawsuits
Article Abstract:
The difficulties of fighting frivolous malpractice lawsuits are discussed.
Publisher: American Medical Association
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
United States, Prevention, Medical malpractice, Frivolous suits (Civil procedure)
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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Subjects list: Company legal issue, Cases, Physicians, Medical professions
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