Physicians Malpractice

June 30, 2010 by
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Lawyer Najdovski Urges: “Research Your Physician Or Surgeon”

The Najdovski Law Firm PLLC urges patients to research the qualifications and experience of the physician or surgeon when important and possibly life-altering treatment is planned, before making a decision. It is not uncommon that on complicated or specialized treatment such as cancer treatment or birth defect or birth injury cases for the patients to obtain a second and at times a third opinion from a doctor specializing in that field. Having worked on many medical malpractice cases, attorney Najdovski is familiar with the terrible consequences of using a bad doctor. To avoid medical malpractice, attorney Najdovski strongly urges New Yorkers to take advantage of several websites that provide information on New York State doctors.

In this day of abundant information on the web, it is in a patient’s best interest to thoroughly research his or her physician. A great place to begin is the several websites that provide information about New York State doctors. For instance, the New York State Physician Profile is a convenient way to research your physician: nydoctorprofile.com The New York State Physician Profile was created after former Governor George Pataki signed the New York Patient Health Information and Quality Improvement Act of 2000 (find a link) to make it possible for residents of New York to get information about doctors.

Attorney Najdovski would like patients to know that certain information is required to be available on all physicians, so it is in the patient’s best interest to carry out at least basic background research on each doctor he or she uses. Doctors are required to report information about their medical education, information about translation services at the doctor’s office, and information about legal actions taken against the doctor. There are also many doctors who provide further information, although it is not required to do so. To see all the information that is available for each doctor, search on any doctor’s name.

Another resource is http://www.op.nysed.gov/opsearches.htm, the Office of the Professions Online Verification Search. Here you can find information on any licensed professional in New York State.

The New York State Department of Health is also a great resource for finding physician details and other health-related information. http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/healthinfo/index.htm
This site is a very comprehensive resource and includes some basic information on laws and legal matters as well.

Each of these online resources is a great way to begin your research on a New York State doctor. Once you have basic information about the doctor, attorney Najdovski suggests that it is also a good idea to talk to current patients and former patients before making your decision. Remember that you are placing a great amount of trust and confidence in this individual, so you will be rewarded by taking the time to research him or her.

Unfortunately medical malpractice cases do still occur. If you have been a victim of a bad doctor or negligent hospital, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer immediately. The Najdovski Law Firm PLLC’s Founding Member has been litigating medical malpractice and injured children’s cases for over 20 years. Visit the firm’s website at www.medical-attorneys.com for more information.

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