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Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Detroit Receiving Hospital was cited by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in October for nearly 40 deficiencies in infection control practices and patient rights. Barely a month later, state quality inspectors are back at the hospital to complete a full survey of the facility. Similar problems have occurred at DMC […]

You want to choose doctors who are of the highest caliber, well-trained, experienced, and, of course, have a clean medical history. There are some doctors, however, who continue to practice even in the wake of medical malpractice claims or disciplinary action. But you won’t necessarily know about their spotty past, and that could result in […]

Social media has become a tricky dance for healthcare organizations as they navigate this method of communication. Recklessly using the likes of Facebook and Twitter to disseminate information can cause problems for healthcare professionals. But, just as important, unwise social media use can jeopardize a patient’s medical malpractice case against a hospital or doctor.