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loss-of-chance doctrine

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A quick definition of loss-of-chance doctrine:

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

A more thorough explanation:

The loss-of-chance doctrine is a legal rule that allows a patient to sue a doctor for medical malpractice if the doctor's actions decrease or eliminate the chance of surviving or recovering from a preexisting condition. This rule applies even if the malpractice did not directly cause the injury.

For example, if a patient has a 50% chance of surviving cancer with proper treatment, but a doctor's negligence reduces that chance to 10%, the patient may be able to sue the doctor for the lost chance of survival.

Another example is if a doctor fails to diagnose a condition in a timely manner, and the delay reduces the patient's chance of recovery, the patient may be able to sue the doctor for the lost chance of recovery.

These examples illustrate how the loss-of-chance doctrine allows patients to seek compensation for the harm caused by a doctor's negligence, even if the harm is not immediate or direct.

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babycat

11:20

big things coming for babycat. I own a resistance band now

concorde

11:20

@renard99: jones needs to take this advice and fight aspinall

Mostlylegal

11:21

is that what they are calling punk rock bands these days?

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

11:21

@babycat: did you get a booboo or just trying to do more workouts at home?

azebra88

11:21

@Mostlylegal: I jumped six points after beginning adhd meds. Might be worth it

Dkk

11:22

Just an hour and 38 minutes left before I can ask Kayle in LSAT Demon to marry me. I take these AMA's seriously.

renard99

11:22

@concorde: “I will retire Jon Jones without even fighting him” hardest thing anyone in the UFC ever said

m10

11:23

i spelled her fucking name wrong lmfao, Kaley. Lmfao.

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

11:24

It was years ago but it was a lower card fight, dude didn't speak good english and they tried asking him his plan, he was like "punch him" they tried to get more info pushing it again and he said "punch him hard" and pointed at his forehead.... I don't remember the results of the fight but dude had a solid plan.

babycat

11:24

@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: no booboo I’m just trying to increase flexibility a little. I feel like if u develop too much muscle on ur legs and don’t stretch they get tight

JumpySubsequentDolphin

11:26

my hips are so tight its acc miserable

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

11:26

@babycat: got to keep those legs flexible so you don't pull anything, I need to get back into yoga to release and stretch out tension in my muscles. Stretching is where I fail the most with fitness

renard99

11:26

This song came out today and I think I legit have listened to it like 50

renard99

11:26

Times already

1a2b3c4d26z

11:26

Need to stretch more

renard99

11:26

https://open.spotify.com/track/7eQcHBM7LiHlXZSTglaB18?si=EIpsSyTLQLCkB6-jC5ft6g&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A2fYQ2TlKQkgRGpNq7AumTF

1a2b3c4d26z

11:27

Run this morning felt like legs were made of goop

glovediedthisishismom

11:27

a secret home remedy for chapped lips is to lick them. your saliva will moisten the lips and relieve the chapping

EvolBunny

11:27

@JumpySubsequentDolphin: https://www.hss.edu/article_hip-flexor-stretch.asp

1a2b3c4d26z

11:27

Sometimes I think I write like rorschach from watchmen

EvolBunny

11:28

@glovediedthisishismom: just bite your lip,. gives good brain feel when peelin the dry skin

babycat

11:28

yeah it’s insane how much better hip flexor stretches can make you feel sometimes

EvolBunny

11:28

Probably the most important long term mobility thing you can do

1a2b3c4d26z

11:28

Pigeon stretch GOAT

1a2b3c4d26z

11:29

Stretching was probably the biggest factor in becoming elite in my sport tbh

1a2b3c4d26z

11:29

well mobility in general

m10

11:29

Nah you wanna be wound up tight like a clock. All your parts working in synchronization, never missing a second.

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

11:30

When I get home I think I will pull up a youtube yoga video and lay out the mat by the fireplace now, feeling guilty I haven't been stretching properly

1a2b3c4d26z

11:30

tighter you are, more potential energy you have. Your body is a spring. It's just physics

m10

11:30

Exactly.

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