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- Author:
- Steven R. Smith, MS, JD
Publish date: September 18, 2023
In this year’s SCOTUS review, the authors cover the case of Students for Fair Admissions, prescription costs, and the extent of genus patents, as w...
Article
- Author:
- Steven R. Smith, MS, JD
Publish date: April 23, 2023
The COVID pandemic increased the use of telemedicine dramatically; what should clinicians keep in mind?
Article
- Author:
- Steven R. Smith, MS, JD
Publish date: January 18, 2023
Surgeon tells patient, “I have done a few” robotic hysterectomies before performing robotic-assisted total laparoscop...
Article
- Author:
- Steven R. Smith, MS, JD
Publish date: December 27, 2022
Medical professionals were held criminally liable in 2 widely publicized cases. This analysis enhances understanding of the legal implications for ...
Article
- Author:
- Steven R. Smith, MS, JD
Publish date: September 20, 2022
While abortion rights was the leadoff issue in this year’s Term, other important decisions also were in play, including COVID-19 vaccination, contr...
Article
- Author:
- Steven R. Smith, MS, JD
Publish date: April 8, 2022
Making sure medical debt collection policies reflect your hospital’s mission
Although it is common to read abou...
Article
- Author:
- Steven R. Smith, MS, JD
Publish date: February 8, 2022
A discussion of IVF-related injuries and the evolving legal considerations
Article
- Author:
- Steven R. Smith, MS, JD
Publish date: January 13, 2022
A case-by-case review of the evolution of reproductive rights leading to the ongoing controversial Texas abortion law and review
Article
- Author:
- Steven R. Smith, MS, JD
Publish date: November 9, 2021
Despite restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court had a productive term. Here is what is important t...
Article
- Author:
- Steven R. Smith, MS, JD
Publish date: May 13, 2021
Would genetic testing have prevented this lawsuit?
CASE Mixed CP diagnosed at age 6...
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- Author:
- Steven R. Smith, MS, JD
Publish date: March 10, 2021
Cases involving missed BRCA testing are increasing. Could you be exposing yourself to unnecessary risk if you ...
Article
- Author:
- Steven R. Smith, MS, JD
Publish date: January 6, 2021
When a patient presents to the ED reporting early pregnancy and intermittent vaginal bleeding, failure to evaluate for ectopic pregnancy can expose...
Article
- Author:
- Steven R. Smith, MS, JD
Publish date: September 16, 2020
Article
- Author:
- Steven R. Smith, MS, JD
Publish date: March 6, 2020
The ethics of, the laws behind, and the effective apology
Article
- Author:
- Steven R. Smith, MS, JD
Publish date: February 10, 2020
Paid medical malpractice claims have trended downward in recent decades. Why?
