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Understanding The Medical Record In Shoulder Dystocia Cases. Why These Cases Sometimes Should Have A No-Fault Recovery, Paul A. Race
Understanding The Medical Record In Shoulder Dystocia Cases. Why These Cases Sometimes Should Have A No-Fault Recovery, Paul A. Race
Paul A Race
Shoulder dystocia is one of the most common causes of litigation in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The most common serious complication from shoulder dystocia is brachial plexus injury although death of the baby can also occur. Brachial plexus injuries lead to paralysis of the arm of the neonate. While most of the injuries eventually resolve, a small percentage will remain permanent. This article explores the areas of litigation involved with brachial plexus injuries. It discusses what the attorney should look for in the medical record. It reviews the standard of care both pre-labor and post-labor. It also looks at the controversial …
American With Disabilities Act Amendments Act: The Effect On Employers And Educators, Paul Anthony Race
American With Disabilities Act Amendments Act: The Effect On Employers And Educators, Paul Anthony Race
Paul A Race
The American with Disability Act Amendment Act became law in 2009. In passing the Act, Congress moved to correct a trend by Courts and the EEOC to weaken the coverage of the ADA. The American with Disability Act Amendment Act became law in 2009. In passing the Act, Congress moved to correct a trend by Courts and the EEOC to weaken the coverage of the ADA. In this article, we look at the effects of the ADAAA upon both employers and educators within post-graduate school programs. Pursuant to the Act, institutions will be required to consider accommodations for an increasing …