John Ratkowitz to Publish Article “Avoidable v. Unavoidable Pressure Ulcers: A Summary of the Federal Regulations,” in the September 2013 Edition of Medical Malpractice Law and Strategy.

On September 1, 2013, John Ratkowitz will publish “Avoidable v. Unavoidable Pressure Sores: A Summary of the Federal Regulations, ” in the monthly journal Medical Malpractice Law and Strategy.

Attorneys who represent elderly clients who develop pressure sores in nursing homes must be able to distinguish between avoidable and unavoidable pressure ulcers when screening cases and representing clients. This article outlines and discusses the federal regulations and advisory opinions that deal with this subject.

John sits on the Board of Editors of Medical Malpractice Law and Strategy, which is a national publication.