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increased-risk-of-harm doctrine

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A quick definition of increased-risk-of-harm doctrine:

The increased-risk-of-harm doctrine, also known as the loss-of-chance doctrine, is a rule in some states that allows a patient to sue a doctor for medical malpractice even if the malpractice did not directly cause a specific injury. Instead, the doctrine allows for a claim if the malpractice decreased or eliminated the chance of surviving or recovering from the preexisting condition for which the doctor was consulted.

A more thorough explanation:

The increased-risk-of-harm doctrine, also known as the loss-of-chance doctrine, is a legal rule in some states that allows a patient to sue a doctor for medical malpractice even if the malpractice did not directly cause a particular injury. Instead, the doctrine applies when the malpractice decreases or eliminates the chance of surviving or recovering from a preexisting condition for which the doctor was consulted.

For example, suppose a patient has a 50% chance of surviving a particular type of cancer if it is caught early and treated properly. If a doctor fails to diagnose the cancer until it has progressed to a later stage, and the patient's chance of survival drops to 10%, the patient may be able to sue the doctor for the lost chance of survival, even if the malpractice did not directly cause the patient's death.

The increased-risk-of-harm doctrine is controversial because it can be difficult to prove that the malpractice caused the lost chance of survival or recovery. However, some states have adopted the doctrine as a way to provide compensation to patients who have suffered harm due to medical negligence.

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16:06
Tough to justify attending a law school where the admissions office does epic resistance political commentary at the info session
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
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@milktoast: what school got political at an info session?
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babycat
16:11
omg if you get into ASU they give you travel expense reimbursement to go there for a visit. does anyone know which other schools do this? I'd love to get a comped vacation
shaquilleoatmeal
16:12
think BU gives you $300 or somethin
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:12
Where is ASU getting this kind of $$$ from? They waive CAS fees too.
babycat
16:13
@shaquilleoatmeal: yeah but then you have to go to Boston :(
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
uva too
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
whats wrong w boston ;(
GOT PROMOTED YAY how do i tell law schools abt this?
like do i type up and separate doc and send as an attachment? how much do i write?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:15
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shaquilleoatmeal
16:16
do any of your schools have updated sections in the portal? If so, i'd upload there, if not email. Small paragraph should do it id think
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1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Congrats jack!
thank you!!
babycat
16:16
@jackfrost11770: personally I would submit an updated resume reflecting the new position instead of a paragraph but idk what SOP is
getting a bacon egg and cheese in celebration
1a2b3c4d26z
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lfg baby you earned that
babycat
16:20
also congrats!! big win
initiallaw
16:23
congrats!!
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the big W is that i get reimbursed for travel now thank GOD
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