Helpful Links

🏛️ Government & Regulatory Resources

National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)

Provides anonymized data on medical malpractice payments and adverse actions

against healthcare providers.

Website: npdb.hrsa.gov 

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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services – Filing Complaints

Provides guidance on how to file complaints about poor medical care received in

hospitals.

Website: hhs.gov

 

DocInfo by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

Allows users to verify physicians' credentials, licensure, and disciplinary history.

Website: docinfo.org

 

🩺 Medical & Legal Information Platforms

American Medical Association (AMA) – Medical Liability

Offers updates on medical liability laws, research, and policy developments.

Website: ama-assn.org

 

American Medical Association

StatPearls – Medical Malpractice Overview

Provides a detailed explanation of medical malpractice concepts and legal standards.

Website: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

Lexis Medical Navigator

A tool for legal professionals to assess medical malpractice cases, offering insights into case values and legal strategies.

Website: lexisnexis.com

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Medical News Today – Medical Malpractice Overview

Offers a comprehensive overview of what medical malpractice entails, including types of errors and potential damages.

Website: medicalnewstoday.com

 

Lynch Law Firm – Medical Malpractice Facts & Legal Insights

Explains key facts about medical malpractice, including common types, legal rights, and steps to take if you suspect negligence.

Website: lynchlawyers.com

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🔍 Research & Educational Resources

PubMed Central – Introduction to Medical Malpractice in the U.S.

An academic article detailing the development and principles of medical malpractice law in the U.S.

Website: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

University of Missouri Law Library – Medical Malpractice Secondary Sources

Offers a collection of secondary sources for in-depth legal research on medical malpractice.

Website: libraryguides.missouri.edu

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Reuters – Understanding 'Loss of Chance' Claims

Explores the 'Loss of Chance' doctrine in medical malpractice, allowing patients to seek recovery if negligence reduced their survival or recovery chances.

Website: reuters.com

 

PubMed Central – Coping with a Medical Malpractice Suit

Discusses how physicians react to malpractice accusations and strategies to manage the associated stress.

Website: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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🧑‍⚕️ Patient & Consumer Tools

Verywell Health – Defining Medical Malpractice

Provides a detailed explanation of medical malpractice, including common examples and steps to take if you suspect negligence.

Website: verywellhealth.com

 

Verywell Health – What to Do if You Receive the Wrong Diagnosis

Offers guidance on steps to take if you suspect a misdiagnosis, including seeking second opinions and legal considerations.

Website: verywellhealth.com

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Verywell Health – How to Check a Doctor’s Malpractice History

Guides patients on researching a doctor's background, including malpractice history.

Website: verywellhealth.com

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Healthgrades

Allows users to search for doctors and view patient reviews, hospital affiliations, and malpractice information.

Website: healthgrades.com

 

Vitals

Provides information on doctors, including ratings, reviews, and malpractice history.

Website: vitals.com

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⚖️ Legal & Advocacy Organizations

American Bar Association – Medical Malpractice

Provides resources and information on medical malpractice laws and how to pursue a claim.

Website: americanbar.org

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Anapol Weiss – Medical Malpractice Information Center

Provides articles and resources on medical malpractice news and litigation.

Website: anapolweiss.com

 

LawMD

Features attorneys who are also physicians, offering unique perspectives on medical malpractice cases.

Website: lawmd.com​