When Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 35 (AB 35) into law on May 23, 2022, it opened the door for a likely tremendous surge of medical malpractice litigation—with increasing frequency and cost—after it goes into effect on January 1, 2023.

One of the most important methods of mortality surveillance is through monitoring causes of death as reported on death certificates. Death certificates are registered for every death occurring in the United States, which helps provide a complete picture of mortality trends and data nationwide.

You’ve heard of cases where scissors, retractors, forceps, sponges, and other items get left behind in patients during surgery. Considering the risk of “fuzzy math," we’ve picked up on a few things we thought would be good for all surgeons to know.

You’ve heard of cases where scissors, retractors, forceps, sponges, and other items get left behind in patients during surgery. Considering the risk of “fuzzy math," we’ve picked up on a few things we thought would be good for all surgeons to know.

It is important for physicians to be aware of regulatory requirements and be familiar with other rules pertaining to LTC staff qualifications, certifications, licensing, knowledge, and expertise. The LTC practitioner must further understand the level of services available at each facility they practice in.