Monthly Archives: December 2009

Obtaining Diagnostic Imaging for a Potential Medical Malpractice Claim based on a chapter by Peter Berge JD, MPA, PA

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Pat Iyer

The liability of a failure to diagnose or delay in diagnosis medical malpractice case often rests on the information revealed by a diagnostic test. Both defense and plaintiff attorneys and their experts will be interested in what the test showed. … Continue reading →

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Illegible Medical Records based on a chapter by Peter Berge JD, MPA, PA

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Pat Iyer

In 2009, people’s lives still hinge upon correct interpretation of handwritten records. Some handwritten records are virtually, or actually, illegible. The prescription above was written for Femara. Premarin was dispensed and harmed the patient who received it. Plaintiff’s and defense … Continue reading →

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On the Way it Should Be by Pat Iyer

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Pat Iyer

We all grow up with an understanding of how the world is supposed to work. There are some things that strike us as wrong. For example, I believe cars should stay on roads. My friend Dona Ramsey was driving through … Continue reading →

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Specifying the Format of the Medical Records based on a chapter by Peter Berge JD, MPA, PA

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Pat Iyer

Records are obtained by plaintiff’s counsel prior to filing a medical malpractice suit. Ordering an extract of the medical record (typically containing information such as the admitting history and physical examination, discharge summary and laboratory results) is rarely appropriate in … Continue reading →

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What Presenters Can Learn from Dancing with the Stars by Guest Author Stephanie Scotti

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Pat Iyer

Want to know a not-so-well-kept secret? I’m a “Dancing with the Stars” (DWTS) junkie. If you have yet to watch this hugely popular TV show, give it a try – it’s pure entertainment. But what does a show about ballroom … Continue reading →

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5 Traits of Successful Salespeople by Guest Author Sharyn Mosca

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Pat Iyer

All business people need a degree of sales ability in order to develop and maintain a business. With differences in style and personality not discovered to be central to success, experts have found the following 5 traits or competencies are … Continue reading →

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Negotiate with Confidence, Not Cockiness by Guest Author Greg Williams

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Pat Iyer

Some negotiators radiate a persona of confidence that directs the negotiation towards a successful outcome. Some negotiators exude cockiness, which can inject needless anxiety into the negotiation. Which negotiation style do you possess? There’s definitely a place for self-confidence when … Continue reading →

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Reviewing Medical Records in a Potential Medical Malpractice Claim based on a chapter by Peter Berge Esq.

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Pat Iyer

Once medical records are in hand, someone has to review them. Who should review them, and in what sequence, depends on numerous factors. In the case of a plaintiff’s attorney, if the attorney has a solid knowledge of the medical … Continue reading →

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