Florida Legal Blog
What you should know about the recent decision on DREAMers
On June 18, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court made its ruling on a case regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The decision states that the Trump administration’s attempt to end the Obama-era program was mishandled, and therefore, unlawful....
About 20% of serious medical conditions misdiagnosed
You depend on your doctor to be able to tell you what is wrong and determine a course of treatment, but doctors, like everyone else, are prone to making mistakes. When physicians fail to diagnose your condition or diagnose it too late, though, the repercussions may...
Do creatinine tests lead to inaccurate diagnoses of AKI?
Creatinine is a waste product that normally functioning kidneys excrete from your body through the urine. If damage to the cells of your kidneys occurs suddenly, it can cause high levels of creatinine to build up in your blood. A serum creatinine test involves...
How an immigration attorney can help you
Immigration attorneys know the complexities of American immigration law. In addition, they have experience helping clients through the appropriate legal system that applies to their particular situation. Consequently, as an immigrant, obtaining the services of an...
Why is it critical that immigrants avoid breaking laws?
As U.S. federal immigration law continues to include more offenses that fall into the category of "aggravated felony," it becomes crucial for you as a noncitizen in Florida to avoid breaking any law. According to the American Immigration Council, the list of crimes...
How do you hire foreign workers?
So, you found some talent overseas. Congratulations — now it is time to get that person on your team. This article will look at the steps you should take in order to legally bring foreign workers to your company. Keep in mind that this is only general information,...
Physician burnout increases the risk of medical errors
The medical profession demands constant excellence in performance, intelligence and detachment. Failure can be disastrous to a doctor’s career, and more importantly, to patients. It is no wonder that Florida physicians often have a higher risk of burnout than...
Seeing too many patients can impact the care a doctor provides
Modern medicine is big business. Although some small, private medical practices still exist, massive medical corporations and huge umbrella practices associated with nearby hospitals have become the standard across the United States. As such, doctors have less control...
Electronic medical records present a risk to patients
The advent of electronic systems is not a new development in the healthcare industry. Still, as some practices and hospitals shift from paper documentation or older electronic systems to new medical reporting systems, errors can occur. Though this transition may seem...
What do studies reveal about diagnostic errors?
Although it is difficult to obtain accurate data due to inconsistent reporting methods, medical malpractice may be the third most common cause of death in the United States by some estimations. Some of the most highly severe incidents of medical malpractice involve a...
