Fla. High Court Ruling Undermines Patient Safety System

HK
Holland & Knight

Contributor

Holland & Knight is a global law firm with nearly 2,000 lawyers in offices throughout the world. Our attorneys provide representation in litigation, business, real estate, healthcare and governmental law. Interdisciplinary practice groups and industry-based teams provide clients with access to attorneys throughout the firm, regardless of location.
Florida health care providers and facilities need to be aware that documents placed in a voluntary reporting system...
United States Food, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences

Jerome W. Hoffman is a partner in Holland & Knight's Tallahassee and Jacksonville offices and Erica Gooden Bartimmo is an attorney in Holland and Knight's Tampa office

Florida health care providers and facilities need to be aware that documents placed in a voluntary reporting system are no longer cloaked with federal privilege if the documents were collected or maintained pursuant to Florida law.

READ: Fla. High Court Ruling Undermines Patient Safety System

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

Mondaq uses cookies on this website. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies as set out in our Privacy Policy.

Learn More