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Christine N. York
Associate

600 Travis
Suite 4200
Houston TX 77002
P: 713.220.4231
F: 713.238.7388
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Christine's practice focuses on the defense of healthcare liability claims, including claims regarding alleged physician malpractice, hospital and nursing negligence, products liability, and negligence against allied healthcare professionals. She advises clients on various aspects of risk management and claims handling regarding professional liability claims made against healthcare organizations, various issues relating to records confidentiality, and preventative risk management for healthcare organizations. Christine's experience also includes defense of litigation matters involving personal injury, products liability, and general negligence claims.

Articles / Publications

  • "Special HIPAA Issues Affecting Medical Records," Houston Paralegal Association (October 13, 2008)
  • "Discharge Dilemmas: Legal Rights and Remedies Following Patient's Refusal to Vacate Premises," Houston, Texas (August 7, 2008)
  • "Risk Management Issues for Health Care Providers: Avoiding Risks Before Liability Becomes an Issue," University of Houston Law Foundation, Health Law Seminar (July 18, 2008)
  • "Special HIPAA Issues Affecting Medical Records" and "Handling Super-Confidential Records," Lorman Education Services, Medical Records Law in Texas Seminar (February 13, 2008)
  • "Disclosure of Protected Health Information: The Impact of HIPAA and Other Privacy Acts," "Organization and Management of Records for Use at Trial," and "Medical Chart Components," Institute for Paralegal Education, Medical Record Evaluation for Paralegals Seminar (April 16, 2007)

Professional / Civic Affiliations

Member
  • Houston Bar Association
  • Houston Young Lawyers Association
  • The Greater Houston Society for Healthcare Risk Management
  • The Junior League of Houston
Practice Areas
Education
  • MPH, 2002, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health
  • JD, 2000, University of Houston Law Center
  • BA, 1997, summa cum laude, with Honors, University of Arizona, Phi Beta Kappa
Admitted
  • Texas 2000
    US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
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