EMR Systems and Medical Malpractice
By Federal Law, every hospital in the U.S.A has converted their medical record keeping system to a digital system. These systems are commonly known as “Electronic Medical Records” (EMR systems). Though this transition is mandatory, some specialties and facilities are not up to date with EMR systems. The implementation of
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – Pediatric Retinoblastoma September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The reality of parenthood is that advocacy for your child begins before a diagnosis. This month is important because awareness equals knowledge and knowledge is power. In other words, knowledge allows early detection and early detection gives children
Annual Fitness Challenge Stokes Interoffice Competition and Fuels Healthy Habits
This past May, the entire team at Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna, Ruffier & Sos took part in an office-wide annual fitne ss challenge. Staff used Fitbits to track steps and activity levels and competed in special events and challenges throughout the month in an effort to promote healthy habits. Challenge organizer, Robin
From Tragedy to Triumph: How a Burn Survivor Became a Source of Inspiration
Allison Massari is one of our most inspiring clients. In 1998, she was involved in a horrific collision that left her trapped inside a burning car while conscious. Her survival is owed to the selfless act of a man who witnessed the accident, ran toward the fire, and kicked in
Bill Tonelli Goes Back To School To Talk Shop With High School Students
The life of an attorney may seem glamorous to those on the outside. Boone High School Law Magnet students learned the reality is a little bit different. Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna, Ruffier, and Sos, LLP’s own Bill Tonelli recently met with a group of Boone students as part of the
Holiday Safety
Emergency rooms see a spike in visits every December, with some doctors estimating an increase of 10–15%. Some of these visits are not preventable. However, many of them are preventable and are the result of negligence on the part of businesses. To encourage holiday safety, we’ve outlined some of the
Potential Risks of Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgical systems are often described as a breakthrough in medical technology. Yet some doctors only get a week of training before they utilize the robots in surgery. Is that enough training? Da Vinci Robotic surgery hysterectomy lawsuits have been filed by women alleging that pieces of the da Vinci
Q&A with Dan’s Donuts with Dad
1. Dan’s Donuts with Dad: What is it all about and why should CP neighbors get involved? DDWD is all about celebrating the joy of fatherhood. The concept started with several friends getting together with their kids and allowing the mothers to enjoy some time alone. It has evolved into an
There Was a Delay in Treatment of My Cauda Equina Syndrome and Now I Am Permanently Disabled. How Do I Know If I Had a Good Lawsuit?
Cauda Equina Syndrome is a rare but very serious condition. Cauda Equina Syndrome requires emergency surgery to stop the spinal stenosis and to avoid permanent injury and complications. Any type of misdiagnosis or delay in treatment can lead to permanent disability. Therefore, Central Florida doctors and hospitals must err on the
Medication Errors: Incorrect Dosages Put Patient Safety at Risk
Dosing errors – also known as ‘simply taking a tad too much or too little of a medication’ – can have devastating consequences. Indeed dosing errors may seem harmless, but in fact, these errors can cause short or long-term damage, life-altering injuries, and in severe cases, even death. Unfortunately, these types of