Testifying in a medical malpractice case can be daunting for healthcare professionals, particularly when candid testimony about difficult facts concerning other individuals raises concerns about potential defamation exposure. Fortunately, Maryland subscribes to the absolute litigation privilege, which generally immunizes litigation … Read more
For health care providers facing a medical malpractice suit, the recent decision in Canton Harbor Healthcare Center, Inc. v. Robinson, No. 22, Sept. Term, 2024, 2025 WL 2113185 (Md. July 29, 2025), changes the landscape of what to expect in … Read more
A late 2023 change to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 tightens the reins on expert testimony. The amendment clarifies the purpose of the Rule and addresses its frequent misapplication; namely, holdings by various federal courts that the appropriateness of an … Read more
For years, physician assistants (“PAs”) were not considered “health care providers” for purposes of Maryland’s cap on noneconomic damages. This incongruence in Maryland’s statutory framework was highlighted with each medical malpractice case filed against a PA — the recoverable damages … Read more
Like anyone, health care professionals take mental shortcuts to get through a busy day. Building on lessons learned from past experiences, mental shortcuts seemingly help us (1) make more decisions; (2) act in a more efficient manner; and (3) reduce … Read more
State Boards are making it clear that physician sexual misconduct will not be tolerated. Stronger guidelines now call for physician’s licenses to be immediately suspended or revoked for sexual misconduct. The guidelines also provide clear direction for health care systems … Read more