In 2017, the legislature of Kentucky approved The Medical Review Panel Act. This required every potential medical malpractice case to be passed through a review panel before it could be heard in court. Three physicians would vote whether the case really involved substandard care. While not binding, their opinions — which could be used in court — could have a chilling effect on any case.
Former Kentucky nurse faces medical malpractice lawsuit
A former Owensboro nurse is facing a medical malpractice suit. She is accused of providing incorrect treatment to a man who later died of a heart attack in November 2016. His widow named the nurse as the defendant in a lawsuit.
Stay safe on the road this holiday season
Everyone is traveling during the holiday season, whether it is driving a few states over to spend time with family or taking a much-needed vacation.
