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Our attorneys have a broad knowledge of various federal, state and JCAHO requirements related to patient rights and provider responsibilities. We regularly counsel clients on the myriad of regulations governing patient care. We provide advice to health care providers regarding a variety of patient care issues, including:

  • Advanced directives
  • Informed consents
  • Disclosure of medical errors
  • Termination of life-sustaining treatment
  • Notice of patient rights
  • Disclosure of unanticipated outcomes to patients
  • Sentinel events
  • Patient restraints and seclusion
  • Patient privacy

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