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Psychiatrist gives up license to avert disciplinary hearing

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Dr. Margaret Bean-Bayog, a psychiatrist employed by Harvard Medical School, resigned her position and gave up her license to practice after accusations of sexual misconduct in her treatment of Paul Lozano, a medical student. Lozano died of an overdose of cocaine after Bean-Bayog discontinued his treatment. The Lozano family members said they plan to pursue a malpractice claim. Bean-Bayog believed she would not obtain a fair hearing because of sensational media coverage.

Psychiatrists, Bean-Bayog, Margaret

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Judges more likely to side with malpractice plaintiffs

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Malpractice cases tried before a judge are more likely to result in damage awards than those tried before a jury, according to research published in the Cornell Law Review. In federal cases studied, judges found for 50% of plaintiffs whereas only 29% of plaintiffs prevailed in jury trials. Also, monetary awards by judges averaged slightly higher than those awarded by juries. However, most lawyers who specialize in medical malpractice express preference for jury trials.

Physicians, Medical malpractice

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Perjury charges stem from medical expert's testimony

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Perjury charges have been brought against Anthony Palmaccio MD for his testimony as an expert witness in a malpractice case against Andre Edmonds MD, an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Palmaccio, who claimed to have board certification in orthopedic surgery, pleaded not guilty, although board officials said that he failed the certification examination. Dr. Edmonds was acquitted of malpractice charges.

Perjury, Orthopedists, Palmaccio, Anthony

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