Specialty Focus 8/22/23: Statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Florida + New deaths this week from rare flesh-eating bacteria

August 22, 2023 | Volume XII | Issue 34

Mental Illness and the Tragedy of Good Intentions

Stuart Vyse reports for the Skeptical Inquirer:

For many medical conditions, the preferred treatment is settled science. When you go in for a broken bone, you will get very similar care no matter what doctor you choose. In the world of psychiatric disorders, however, things can be quite different. Professionals often advocate wildly varying approaches and can disagree about the basic question of whether therapy is warranted at all. Even in the case of schizophrenia, which is among the most serious of psychiatric conditions, there can be disagreement about how to proceed. Although modern medications have demonstrated the power to make substantial improvements in the lives of people suffering from this and other psychotic conditions...

Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in Florida

Florida Healthcare Law Firm

Medical malpractice is a serious concern that can have far-reaching consequences for patients and medical professionals alike. In Florida, as in many other states, there are laws that govern the time frame within which an individual can file a medical malpractice claim. This legal time frame is known as the statute of limitations. Understanding the statute of limitations is crucial for patients who believe they have been victims of medical negligence, as it dictates when they can seek legal recourse. This article explores the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Florida, providing a comprehensive overview of its significance and implications.

Definition of the Statute of Limitations

The statute of limitations refers to the specific period during which a plaintiff can file a medical malpractice lawsuit. In Florida, this time frame is determined by law and aims to strike a balance between the rights of patients to seek compensation for damages caused by medical negligence and the need for certainty and finality in legal matters.

How I Exposed the Biggest Pharma Scandal of Our Lifetime

Barry Meier writes in The Free Press:

When I walked into the diner my source was already there, sitting in a booth. It was late summer of 2001 and, earlier that year, I had started writing articles for The New York Times about the growing abuse of a then little-known painkiller, OxyContin. Its maker, Purdue Pharma, was promoting the powerful narcotic to doctors as a “wonder” drug that was far safer from abuse and addiction than other pain pills.

My involvement in the story started simply.

New deaths this week from rare flesh-eating bacteria

10 Tampa Bay

There are new deaths this week from a rare flesh-eating bacteria. The Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which can be found in raw or undercooked seafood, saltwater, and brackish water, led to the death of two people since January in Hillsborough County according to the Florida Department of Health. An additional person died in each of the surrounding Pasco, Polk and Sarasota counties. Florida has recorded a total of 26 cases statewide this year.

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