Month / April 2014
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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…
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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…
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Potential Excessive Force Claims Against the Albuquerque Police – State Law Claims
The recent Department of Justice report on the Albuquerque Police Department’s pattern of excessive and unjustified force has raised many issues. One issue that has been ongoing for quite some time and…
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Doctor Duty to Inform Patient of Need for Specialist? Yes, but…
A doctor’s duty of care to a patient in New Mexico is fairly broad. One important aspect of the duty of care is the duty to refer a patient to a specialist…
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What Does “Standard of Care” Mean in a Medical Malpractice Case?
Standard of care in the context of medical malpractice claims relates to the standard of patient care. It does not relate to “care” as we customarily use the term. The standard of…
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Information on Pharmaceutical Payments to Doctors Available and Soon to Expand
The Physician Payment Sunshine Act requires pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers to report all payments to doctors and physicians. The coverage is pretty broad; covering a wide range of medical providers, manufacturers,…
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Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury Cases Involving Children
The statute of limitations on New Mexico personal injury cases involving children is quite a bit different than for adults. They also differ depending upon the nature of the defendant and the…
