Karen B Darnall
My practice focuses on problems confronted by patients, caregivers and healthcare providers. As a solo practitioner, I can pay attention to details that matter and provide a genuine assessment of my client's concerns. Before designing a plan of action, I carefully assess my client's situation and educate them about laws and ethics relevant to their problems.
Health Care Law
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Provider's Advocate
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Business support for healthcare providers includes contract negotiations, buy/sell agreements, partnership agreements, employment contracts, consultations for regulatory compliance, advisory opinions on ethics issues, malpractice consultations and representation for disciplinary proceedings.
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Initial office consultation is $35 per half hour ($100 maximum). An hourly, sliding scale, or flat fee is negotiated once we have sufficient information to develop a plan.
Fees
Patient Advocate
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Medical Bills
A debtor who is represented by counsel can tell debt collectors that they may only communicate with their attorney.
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Privacy & Ethics
Federal and state laws prohibit unauthorized disclosures of medical information.
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Medical Records
Quick and easy access to medical records is important for patients with complicated illnesses and those who rely on multiple caregivers. -
Caregiver Support
Estate plans, advance directives and coaching can help surrogate decision-makers communicate with healthcare providers.
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Medical Malpractice
Catastrophic injuries caused by negligence may require trial or arbitration. With 20 years' experience in medical malpractice litigation, Ms. Darnall is an excellent adovcate to have on your side.