The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) continues to recommend that everyone aged 6 months and older have access to the vaccine and the choice to receive COVID-19 vaccines.

This Case of the Month involves a patient’s death following aortic surgery¹ and highlights the importance of informed consent and documentation before high-risk procedures.

In the 2019 case of C.L. v. Del Amo Hospital, Inc., the court addressed whether a hospital’s refusal to accommodate a patient’s self-described service animal violated ADA.

Physicians should be aware of the unique set of challenges and risks associated with house calls that must be managed effectively to ensure the safety of both patients and healthcare providers.

Members of the Cooperative of American Physicians (CAP) frequently seek answers from CAP’s risk management experts to questions like: 1) “How do I determine who has the legal authority to consent to medical care on behalf of the minor?” and 2) “Who has legal authority to access or receive copies of the medical records?