For many in the medical profession, some of the basics of law and malpractice claims are a little mysterious. The key question about negligence is whether or not the provider failed to meet the “standard of care.” But how do we know what the standard of care is? We hear from a lawyer and and a doctor about what they've learned working in the world of medical errors and malpractice law.

Beth's Story of Apology and Great Care

How have new jury selection rules in Massachusetts fared so far?

In Massachusetts, the law recently changed, regarding how juries are selected in civil trials, including medical malpractice cases. Now lawyers can question individual jurors directly.

CRICO's grant-funded research advances patient safety across disciplines and care settings.

Leaders gather in Boston to fix communication errors that threaten care.

At a recent gathering of medical malpractice professionals in Boston, health information and international patient safety leader David Bates shared a vision of the next five years of health information and electronic medical records.

How a clinicians cope with the impact of being sued can be a significant factor in how effective they are as a defendant.

Video podcast: A program called “OpenNotes” gives patients direct access to the notes their doctors wrote in their charts. Will they find mistakes and better understand their care plans with this new tool?

Preparation for the deposition and trial testimony can be paramount to a successful defense.