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The Citron Law Firms, P.A. is proud to be a sponsor of Ryan’s Heroes Walk/Run for the Histiocytosis Association of America. The event will take place on May 3, 2008 in Hollywood, Florida. Histiocytosis is a rare blood disease that is caused by an excess of white blood cells called histiocytes that cluster together and attack the body. The vast majority of people diagnosed with histiocytosis are children under the age of 10. The HAA is the only non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and education to patients and families dealing with histiocytic disorders in the United States. The HAA also provides funding for numerous research grants in hopes of finding better treatment options and a cure for this rare blood disease. For more information on Ryan’s Heroes Walk/Run and histiocytosis, please go to www.histio.org

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On January 8, 2008, Howard Citron was asked to become a contributing author for Medical Economics Magazine. Mr. Citron’s articles will focus on medical and hospital malpractice, hospital risk management concerns, physician practice management issues, asset protection as well as other health care related matters. Medical Economics Magazine is part of the Modern Medicine Network – an online resource designed to meet the evolving needs of physicians and health care providers.

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On September 26, 2007, Howard Citron was a featured speaker for the American Health Lawyers Association during a nationwide teleconference regarding the use of electronic surveillance in healthcare facilities. Mr. Citron focused his lecture on appellate and removal strategies in cases involving day-in-the-life videos as well as concerns over prejudice from the use of such videos in defending medical malpractice cases at trial. Links to the materials presented during the seminar are featured below.

http://www.healthlawyers.org

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Howard Citron recently made new law when the Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed summary judgment on behalf of his hospital/health system client. Plaintiff suffered significant injuries after fainting in the emergency department after witnessing his patient wife receive medical care. After complaining to hospital personnel that he felt ill, Plaintiff was instructed to leave the treatment area by his wife’s nurse. When he left the room, Plaintiff passed out and fell to the floor. Plaintiff suffered extensive injuries to his mouth, teeth and jaw and required mechanical ventilation to breathe. Notwithstanding, the Court held that a hospital has no duty of care to a non-patient bystander for injuries sustained after fainting while observing a patient receiving treatment in the emergency department.

Please click here to view the Court’s opinion in full.

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The Citron Law Firm, P.A. handles the following matters: Medical Malpractice Defense, Insurance Defense, General Liability Defense, Medical Device, Surgical Device Cases, Nursing Home Abuse Defense, Uninsured Physician Representation, Department of Heath Hearings, Breach of Contract and Warranty Matters, Wrongful Evictions, Enforceability of Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements, Tortious Interference with Business Relationships, Recovery of Real Estate Commissions and Escrow Deposits, Homeowner and Condominium Association Disputes, Civil Theft/Fraud Matters and Discrimination Cases in Florida including Broward, Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, Weston, Sunrise, Plantation, Pembroke Pines, Delray Beach, Pompano, Parkland, Coral Springs, Margate, Miami-Dade, Miami, Aventura, Coral Gables, Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach and Lake Worth.