Medicolegal: Page 5

'Wrongly terminated' radiologist awarded more than $237K in damages

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

An Australian radiologist fired after a colleague claimed he harassed her at a Christmas party has been awarded more than 350,000 Australian dollars ($237,000 U.S.) in damages.

August 26, 2024

West Virginia radiologist charged with indecent exposure

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A radiologist and state senator in West Virginia has been charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct after an August 4 incident at an establishment called Gumby’s Cigarette & Beer World in Glen Dale.

August 15, 2024

MRI safety oversight: Gaps 'big enough to drive a truck through'

By Kate Madden Yee

MRI safety oversight is spotty at best, with gaps "big enough to drive a truck through," according to Tobias Gilk, founder of Gilk Radiology Consultants in Overland Park, KS.

June 5, 2024

The rise of theranostics: Part 2 -- Moving into communities

By Liz Carey

In part 2 of The Rise of theranostics series, experts weigh in on getting started in prostate cancer theranostics as some private urology, radiation oncology practices, and radiologist groups begin building their abilities.

April 4, 2024

Abortion care limitations raise medicolegal concerns in IR

By Will Morton

Interventional radiology (IR) specialists should be aware of shifting individual state laws on abortion so as to not be blindsided when called on to provide care to pregnant patients.

April 3, 2024

Does teleradiology increase malpractice liability for radiologists?

By Erik L. Ridley

Medical malpractice cases involving teleradiology tend to be more severe and result in higher indemnity payments than other radiology malpractice claims, according to recent research.

April 2, 2024

The Radiology Group CEO to pay $3.1M in false-claims case

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

In connection with the filing of the lawsuit and settlement, the U.S. government joined a private whistleblower lawsuit that had been filed under seal pursuant to the False Claims Act.

March 29, 2024

Kaiser Permanente facility fined for MRI accident

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Kaiser Permanente in Redwood City, CA, is paying an $18,000 fine after an accident involving an MRI machine injured a nurse.

October 24, 2023

Vascular procedures are most frequent prompts for IR malpractice suits

By Kate Madden Yee

Vascular procedures and biopsies are the most frequent reasons for malpractice lawsuits involving interventional radiologists (IRs).

September 27, 2023

7 malpractice risks in radiology and how to mitigate them

By Kate Madden Yee

Malpractice suits may be an unfortunate reality for radiologists, but although they are a threat, they may also present an opportunity to improve imaging protocols.

September 25, 2023

Allergic reactions tied to many contrast media malpractice cases

By Amerigo Allegretto

Allergic reactions in patients and clinicians' failure to diagnose or treat such reactions make up most malpractice suits tied to contrast media use.

September 20, 2023

Ontario surgeon suspended for inappropriate ultrasound exam

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A surgeon in Ontario, CA, has received an 18-month suspension for directing a female ultrasound technician to perform a testicular exam on him, according to a decision posted September 1 by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

September 5, 2023

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