Archive for December 2020
DAUPHIN COUNTY ARD RULES CHANGE DURING COVID
Ard rules for Dauphin County
Read MorePA Constitution Requires a Warrant Before Police Search Your Car. Commonwealth v. Alexander December 22, 2020 (Merry Christmas)
In Pennsylvania, obtaining a warrant prior to searching a care is now the default rule. If an officer proceeds to conduct a warrantless search, a reviewing court will be required to determine whether exigent circumstances existed to justify the officer’s judgment that obtaining a warrant was not reasonably practicable.
Read MoreCan sleeplessness jeopardize your license?
Even people who are not in the medical field know the stereotypes about sleep that come with it. Hospitals seem constantly understaffed. Nurses and doctors seem overworked, with many working shifts well over eight hours at a time. Unfortunately, the sleepless life of a medical professional can actually put your license in jeopardy. Cognitive impairment…
Read MoreHow can communication help prevent problems for a doctor?
One of the biggest reasons for medical mistakes is communication errors. Many malpractice situations arise because a doctor does not clearly communicate with a patient, leaving the patient unable to make educated decisions about his or her care. It only stands to reason that if you improve your ability to communicate with patients and with…
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