tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post4461418054801393770..comments2024-03-22T17:05:55.267-04:00Comments on MD Whistleblower: Tort Reform for Drug Companies? Huge Loss for Wyeth in Supreme CourtMichael Kirsch, M.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07555280388086931097noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post-52899968602570027662013-12-05T01:09:44.629-05:002013-12-05T01:09:44.629-05:00From the prospective of a patient who has been on ...From the prospective of a patient who has been on the receiving end of medical malpractice, with all due respect the issue is far greater than that of malpractice lawsuits. I suffered a ureter stricture in 2007 from a hysterectomy. My surgeon placed three stitches around my left ureter completely closing the flow from my left kidney. 10 days later after several visits to the emergency room I had to demand further tests and refuse to leave the hospital until the cause of the pain was diagnosed and treated. I have had several stints placed in that ureter since 2007. The last stint placement was this past August at a highly recommend surgery center. The procedure went well enough but coming out of anesthesia is difficult for me, for some reason I always get very ill. I went to leave after being in recovery for 8 hours against my wishes. I wanted the team to admit me to the hospital. Uncontrollable vomiting ensued and a new IV had to be placed. Unfortunately, the IV was placed in my right wrist and phenergan was administered in a manner that broke all reasonable methods of protocol. Now I have limited use of my right arm. The basilica veins in my lower forearm are dead and I have suffered nerve damage. I have been out of work since August. I may never return to my profession as a mechanic again. At what point does corrective action and continuous improvement take its place in Dr-patient care? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01781156934933849477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post-19626637188675043512010-02-25T02:11:36.521-05:002010-02-25T02:11:36.521-05:00In a Medical negligence claims case, it's like...In a <a href="http://www.accidentsdirect.com/" rel="nofollow"><b>Medical negligence claims</b></a> case, it's likely a medical expert will be hired to examine your records to determine if there is negligence and how you have been affected. The medical expert is typically a doctor with many years of experience in that specialty. The expert will prepare a report detailing the extent of the negligence and the injuries suffered. The expert may also testify in court. When you meet the lawyer, you need to bring your medical records to be reviewed. In fact, detailed medical records are vital to any successful medical negligence claim. You simply cannot bring TOO MUCH information. Include everything: personal details of the claimant, name of the doctor or doctors who provided treatment, the clinic or hospital where the treatment was carried out, the dates of treatment, the kinds of treatment, the medications prescribed, the blood tests, etc..Lifting Cremehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03326460047181934360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post-27091095619490533672009-10-11T22:34:14.440-04:002009-10-11T22:34:14.440-04:00The FDA is not allowed to determine if a new drug ...The FDA is not allowed to determine if a new drug is any more effective then a new drug. So who makes out with this deal, drug companies and of course doctors will just go along for the ride. Sorry, but rhetoric is to easy.Mark Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106586575842272769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post-76029458806597876442009-10-10T11:35:41.720-04:002009-10-10T11:35:41.720-04:00Many of us have always believed that greed is one ...Many of us have always believed that greed is one of the factors that make our healthcare system the most expensive in the world.. Government has a place in keeping businesses…lawyers, drug companies, doctors, insurance companies…from making excessive profits off of people who can least afford it.<br /><br />Even Republicans are starting to get behind the concept that government intervention on behalf of consumers is not only necessary…it is also good.<br /><br />If we can put arbitrary caps on jury awards, we can put those same caps on the profits that drug companies, hospitals, doctors and insurance companies make.<br /><br />Tort reform in itself will only save our 2 trillion dollar a year healthcare system about 0.5%<br /><br />In itself...not a significant amount. But if you take the concept further and start putting caps not only on lawyers, but doctors, hospitals , insurance companies and drug companies...now you are talking real savings.<br /><br />Government limits to jury awards. Yes.<br />Government limits to doctors fees. Yes<br />Government limits to drug companies profits. Yes<br />Government limits to insurance companies profits. Yes<br /><br />Now we are all talking the same languageHamsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10045933530624125001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post-70011594636298268952009-09-29T15:19:45.732-04:002009-09-29T15:19:45.732-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post-66371570885373903542009-09-25T18:30:13.432-04:002009-09-25T18:30:13.432-04:00Most warnings you see are required by federal or s...Most warnings you see are required by federal or state laws. Not in response to any lawsuit. More in response to consumer group lobbying. I realize that doesn't fit the "lawsuits are responsible for the downfall of simply everything" narrative though. <br /><br />Federal tort reform is a pointless exercise as malpractice actions are state law matters. And, if you federalize health care totally malpractice becomes a nonissue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post-12515663296458944952009-09-24T17:30:47.077-04:002009-09-24T17:30:47.077-04:00I’ve prescribed it for years with excellent result...<i>I’ve prescribed it for years with excellent results, and I have never witnessed an adverse reaction.</i><br /><br />Well, that's certainly be enough to satisfy me. There's absolutely no need to talk about the matter further. <br /><br />Move along, people. Move along.Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241842671993239496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post-20918874822563482222009-09-24T11:21:36.448-04:002009-09-24T11:21:36.448-04:00To Political Policy, it is very problematic to det...To Political Policy, it is very problematic to determine the cost of defensive medicine. How can you quantify it? You may wish to review this article from yesterday's New York Times.<br />http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/23/business/economy/23leonhardt.html?_r=1<br />Appreciate your comment.Michael Kirsch, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07555280388086931097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post-59958220560363767262009-09-21T19:19:12.797-04:002009-09-21T19:19:12.797-04:00Dr. Kirsch- appreciate your comments on my blog, P...Dr. Kirsch- appreciate your comments on my blog, Political Policy, recent post on health care reform comparisons of ObamaCare & BaucusCare. I agree wholeheartedly on your points re: tort reform. Tort reform must be addressed directly in any new health care legislation. Any cost data you have on the escalation of medical procedures and tests performed to ward off malpractice suits would be greatly appreciated.Dennis Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15393738792382204189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post-25247446973985905522009-09-21T17:14:07.947-04:002009-09-21T17:14:07.947-04:00This is a prime example of why some kind of tort r...This is a prime example of why some kind of tort reform (and I do not advocate for caps on damages) is needed. The lawyers clearly went after Wyeth because they are the deep pockets. <br /><br />In my business, some of the products we sell have so many warnings printed on the packaging, you have to wonder if anyone will read all of them. If they are not on the package, then the mfr is guilty of a failure to warn. Either way a field day for lawyers.<br /><br />Rep Tom Price of GA introduced a bill to deal with tort reform which has some merits. Of course it will not go anywhere at least until 2013 if not later depending on the next presidential election (as well as Congressional ones in the interim).Evinxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post-62071913463568288772009-09-21T11:39:54.551-04:002009-09-21T11:39:54.551-04:00Yes, I think it's a good idea for physicians t...Yes, I think it's a good idea for physicians to become the face for not just the insurance industry and tobacco industry, but also the drug industry in their attempts to keep juries of ordinary citizens from possibly holding them liable. That will surely benefit physicians - won't it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com