I'm thinking of getting my Bachelors and going to law school. I'm also thinking of going to nursing school. Is going to law school an absolutely dumb idea at this point? [more inside]
posted by Autumn on Apr 1, 2013 - 67 answers

The statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Texas is 10 years. Is there any legal option, then, for a case of gross malpractice that did not become known until nearly 30 years after the fact? [more inside]
posted by kaseijin on Jun 28, 2010 - 14 answers

Australian (and U.S.) Mental Health/Legal Filter. Can you just go and talk your GP into having someone put through a psychiatric evaluation? [more inside]
posted by metalheart on Feb 1, 2009 - 14 answers

What are some good resources for a new defense lawyer looking to learn a little about medicine? My firm often defends companies in personal injury lawsuits, and I have been reviewing a lot of medical records lately. I have no background in medicine, and I want to gain a better understanding of the injuries I'm reading about - (mostly musculoskeletal injuries, often involving the back, knees, shoulders, etc.) and the surgeries done to correct them. I'm looking for web resources, books, anything!
posted by eliina on Jan 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Meeting a lawyer to discuss a possible malpractice lawsuit- what questions should I ask? [more inside]
posted by rryan on Nov 20, 2007 - 7 answers

What can communities do to thwart the actions of the DEA? [more inside]
posted by mullingitover on Jan 18, 2007 - 15 answers

How do I fight an inflated doctor bill? [more inside]
posted by NortonDC on May 16, 2006 - 14 answers