James Huffman

James Huffman

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  1. MALPRACTICE INSURANCE: FAQS

    James Huffman replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sigh. The point I made in the article, of course, is that no one is going to "sell you out" if there's nothing to get. It's explained in some detail, if someone is inclined to read it. Think...

  2. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    James Huffman replied to bam_bam's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm a little baffled by this, but let me throw out a few thoughts. I don't think that malpractice insurance is a good idea for most nurses, but there's something not right about this story. In the...

  3. US Supreme Court outlaws 'medical marijuana'

    James Huffman replied to begalli's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Even worse: cannabis wasn't even illegal in the US until 1937. George Washington grew the stuff. So did Jefferson. Both of them smoked it, and Jefferson mentions in his diaries that he smoked it to...

  4. US Supreme Court outlaws 'medical marijuana'

    James Huffman replied to begalli's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Interesting is this quote from Justice Thomas' dissent in this case: "In the early days of the Republic, it would have been unthinkable that Congress could prohibit the local cultivation, possession,...

  5. ICU gets differential and not ER??

    James Huffman replied to jentenrn's topic in Emergency

    Hospitals pay specialty area differentials because they feel they have to, in order to get nurses to work in those locations. It's not a matter of "fairness," of what nurses "deserve," or a matter of...

  6. Nurses Day Gifts - Suggestions?

    James Huffman replied to ebrooks's topic in General Nursing

    The card is a great idea, but go a bit further: write a letter of appreciation for your mentor, to the mentor's superior. Such letters are unbelievably rare, and might be a big help during the...

  7. Female Nursing Students Dont like me !

    James Huffman replied to earthlovers123's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct; this has veered slightly off course. However ... I think it's really important to confront prejudice (of any type) head-on. I also think it's important that the original poster know...

  8. Female Nursing Students Dont like me !

    James Huffman replied to earthlovers123's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I appreciate your honesty, but this is almost breath-taking. Please try to appreciate how you sound by saying these things. You've said: 1. "I still don't like the idea of "male" nurses"...

  9. Malpractice Insurance?

    James Huffman replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    And you're right to consider that. Anyone with significant business or personal assets may want liability insurance for that reason. I'd also point out that many may not have heard that IRAs and...

  10. Malpractice Insurance?

    James Huffman replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    1. My primary focus is toward nurses, in their own dealings with liability issues. How malpractice insurance "protects patients" has not been established. 2. I have no interest in "spiting...

  11. Malpractice Insurance?

    James Huffman replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    1. Yes, I'm an RN. 2. I'm giving advice to any nurses who choose to heed it. 3. A disclaimer for what exactly? 4. As to "skirting accountability," please read my first post again, in which I...

  12. Malpractice Insurance?

    James Huffman replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    In other words, the lawyer only makes money if a settlement gets money from you. If someone has no substantial assets and no insurance, the patient is unlikely to find a lawyer who will take on the...

  13. Malpractice Insurance?

    James Huffman replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate the input about the O. J. Simpson case. I guess I'm not sure about one thing, though: under California law, if he has filed bankruptcy, does he still owe the money in question? Thanks...

  14. Malpractice Insurance?

    James Huffman replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't disagree with you; it's just that I don't see how your scenario would play out in real life. In other words, let's say one of us made a unintentional error. The injured patient still has to...

  15. Malpractice Insurance?

    James Huffman replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    1. Some insurance covers accusations before the BON, some doesn't. It's important to read the fine print, and make sure that this is part of the coverage if choosing to buy a policy. 2. No, I'm...

  16. Malpractice Insurance?

    James Huffman replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    also from my blog ... a flip side to the above post ... Better Rates for Malpractice Insurance A nurse who is becoming an independent contractor writes to ask if there are sources for better priced...

  17. Malpractice Insurance?

    James Huffman replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    from my blog, on this very subject ... How Not to Get Sued for Malpractice Nurses worry about malpractice lawsuits all the time. But I can say with great assurance that you will never get sued. How...

  18. "Are you saved?" How do YOU deal with these types of questions

    James Huffman replied to porterwoman's topic in General Nursing

    I notice that the original poster is from NC. Me, too. I'm not in the least surprised you get questions like that, and I think that your response is a good, kind, and gentle one. The reason I say...

  19. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    James Huffman replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Life is precious. We agree on that. But working out the details can be complicated. I think what Roland is trying to point out is that there may be historical parallels. Making judgements from...

  20. Question about asking for a raise

    James Huffman replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in General Nursing

    from my blog, on 2/3/05. This would pretty much sum up my response to your question. Jim Huffman, RN "Don't Sit Still If you have a couple of credit cards, you've probably found out something about...

  21. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    James Huffman replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    1. The suspicion I -- and others have -- is that there was trauma to the neck, leading to anoxia, and that this was the cause of her disability. Since Michael Schiavo was the only person in her...

  22. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    James Huffman replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Can't argue with logic like that. You argue that what I'm saying is "nothing," but that we are "all entitled to our opinions." I guess some opinions are more equal than others. When, exactly,...

  23. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    James Huffman replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    1. Actually, I have -- in some detail -- provided evidence and eyewitness accounts about the statements I've made about Michael Schiavo. You are welcome to search those, should you be so inclined....

  24. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    James Huffman replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    1. Of course, it is not Dr. Hammesfahr's job to determine the cause of any such injuries. That would be the court's call, if there is a wrongful death suit. 2. Could you please provide links or...

  25. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    James Huffman replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    1. Perhaps putting Terri Schiavo in a hospice when she was not actively dying is part of what has "set hospice back." I presume further that when you say "Mr. Schiavo" you are meaning to say "Mr....