Welcome to the website of the Office of the Legal Counsel. Our firm provides legal services to Northwestern University in accordance with our mission statement. Providing Legal Services at Northwestern University We hope this website will serve as an introduction to us and our work. It is not intended to replace legal advice. We invite and encourage you to contact us for assistance with legal issues related to Northwestern. Learn more about the Office of the General Counsel and on- and off-campus legal resources. “This action by Northwestern Medicine is quite unusual,” said Shannon M. McNulty, director of the class action practice at Clifford Law Offices, a Chicago-based assault and homicide firm. “In general, it is up to the courts to decide what options a patient or someone else has if their legal rights are violated.

For a health care provider to make such a comprehensive decision, they will likely be reviewed by the courts if that policy is followed and becomes a rule that patients must follow if they want care through that hospital system. Not only does this policy raise serious questions about accountability, but it can also conflict with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. “Northwestern Network, which generated more than $5 billion in revenue in 2018, according to WBEZ, spans a radius of about 70 miles from Chicago.” Northwestern Medicine MyChart Users: Your Legal Options Just Shrank,” Kristen Schorsch, WBEZ reporter, January 9, 2019. The articling student retains all duties, including, but not limited to, the following: Illinois judges are elected, while arbitrators are hired by corporations and must be paid by one or both parties. Arbitration can cost an average of $2,500 per day. When patients have a dispute resolved by a private arbitrator, the outcome is final and confidential. Northwestern said patients could also take legal action in Small Claims Court, where a judge, not a jury, would decide the issue. The Legal Intern reflects Northwestern Memorial`s mission, vision and values, adheres to the organization`s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, policies and other regulatory and accreditation standards. “It`s not fair to patients,” said Keith A. Hebeisen, partner and head of medical malpractice at Clifford Law Offices. “Patients and their families don`t even know if there`s an argument or how much damage the damage is until something devastating or permanent happens.

If Northwestern or its agents or representatives carelessly counsel patients through the Site, this shall be treated like any other communication with the patient. Negligence must be determined by a jury with all damages suffered. “This means that by agreeing to be a patient of a physician affiliated with this practice group and agreeing to use the Northwest Patient Portal, the patient does not have the right to bring an individual litigation or class action lawsuit in court with a judge and jury if they are harmed by a breach of privacy or other related matters. even if there had been negligence. Northwestern did not disclose how many patients use the MyChart online program. A university policy is defined as a policy with broad application throughout the university that helps ensure coordinated compliance with applicable laws and regulations, promotes operational efficiency, enhances the university`s mission, or reduces institutional risk. Use Scan QR Code in WeChat and click ··· divide. Attorney Aurora Health, Rush, UChicago Medicine, AMITA Health, NorthShore University HealthSystem and Loyola Medicine told WBEZ they were not taking advantage of these restrictions, according to Schorsch`s story.

This unilateral decision came as a surprise to patients who had no say. Patients reportedly learned about the issue through a pop-up in December 2018, which appeared when MyChart, the network`s online program, opened. This article was written by Keith A. Hebeisen & Shannon M. McNulty, partners at Clifford Law Offices. The articling provides a valuable opportunity for 2nd year law students to receive experiential training and Northwestern Memorial Hospital to benefit from the service, skills and knowledge that law students can provide. The internship lasts 10-12 weeks and is only planned for the summer semester. Northwestern Medicine, one of the largest hospital networks in the Chicago area, announced that patients who wish to communicate with their doctor online or use their digital services for appointments, test results, medication refills and other health-related activities will be limited to arbitration as a remedy. Interns are paired with a director to complete a three-month project aligned with NMH`s strategic objectives. Graduate trainees interact with the campus leadership team, medical leadership and partners, and are exposed to multiple aspects of health care.