Roxanne Ward, Member of Stecco & Ward P.C.
Roxanne Ward has been named as a "Super Lawyer" for 2012 in Maryland Super Lawyers magazine. Ms. Ward concentrates her practice on representing plaintiffs in medical malpractice and nursing home negligence cases.She spent more than 10 years defending physicians, hospitals, and nursing homes. Ms. Ward has lectured widely at seminars for health care professionals and attorneys, speaking on such diverse topics as neurologically impaired infants and Group B Strep, as well as various nursing issues. Prior to beginning her career as an attorney, Ms. Ward gained extensive experience in claims and risk management while working for medical malpractie insurance carriers. Ms. Ward attended the University of Baltimore School of Law, and is licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Articles
End of Life Considerations
Submitted By: Roxanne Ward On: Dec 12th 2011
Category: Estate Planning Basics
It cannot be stressed enough to patients and their families alike the importance of having an advanced directive as well as a healthcare proxy, which is a durable power of attorney for healthcare.
End of Life Considerations
Submitted By: Roxanne Ward On: Nov 12th 2011
Category: Estate Planning Basics
Unfortunately, even with such documents completed by the patient, these documents and the patient's wishes do not always end up in the patient's medical record, and therefore, there is no guarantee that the patient's wishes will be carried out.
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