Legal Issues

A urologist defends himself in a malpractice case brought by a man who becomes impotent after circumcision

Ann W. Latner, JD August 12, 2010

The physician might have avoided the lawsuit if he had taken the time to speak to the patient about what the patient hoped the outcome would be, and what, realistically, might happen given the fact that he had other health-issues that were not being attended to.
 

A jury ponders whether an earlier PSA test would have made a difference in man who died from aggressive prostate cancer

July 12, 2010

A patient's initial work-up resulted in a diagnosis of prostatitis.
 

Urologist Sued After Failing to Order a CT Scan

Ann W. Latner, JD June 10, 2010

It's essential to keep accurate and detailed records of all patient visits—even those visits where patients follow-up with a partner.
 

Failure to perform follow-up urinalyses for a woman who met some of the criteria for lupus lands a clinician in court

Ann W. Latner, JD May 11, 2010

When a biopsy confirmed lupus nephritis, the patient was immediately put on a protocol. But the patient did not adhere to her medical regimen and the disease progressed.
 

A doctor referred a man with an elevated PSA level to a urologist, but did not follow-up and ask him if he went

Ann W. Latner, JD March 11, 2010

It turns out that the patient had prostate cancer and died from metastatic disease.
 

When a patient refuses to follow advice, should his or her physician be held liable for adverse outcomes?

Ann W. Latner, JD February 05, 2010

This case revolves around a 63-year-old female cardiac patient whose open-heart surgery yielded an infection in her sternum.
 

Vasectomy Patient Fathers A Child, Sues His Urologist

Ann W. Latner, JD January 12, 2010

Mr. W, 38, was referred to Dr. R, a practicing urologist of nearly 30 years. The patient, who had learning disabilities, had three young children with various birth defects. Mr. W had been advised to get a vasectomy due to the high risk that any other child he fathered would also have birth defects.
 

Patient Blames Physician for Foot Amputation

Ann W. Latner, JD December 10, 2009

A noncompliant diabetic patient sues after suffering complications from untreated ulcers.
 

Inadequate Post-Surgery Care Leads to a Lawsuit

Ann W. Latner, JD November 06, 2009

A urologist was remiss in ignoring pneumonia symptoms in patient following radical prostatectomy.
 

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