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When something goes wrong in a medical setting, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there was malpractice involved – but you should be asking questions. After all, medical errors are thought to be the third leading cause of death in this country. A medical malpractice...
Although it had long been understood that medical mistakes had the potential for catastrophic consequences, few people could have predicted the reality illuminated by a 2016 research study conducted by professionals at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine....
Upon being wheeled into the operating room, you expected a safe haven where surgeons and medical support staff would diligently work to resolve your health situation. You did not expect to go into anaphylactic shock related to your latex allergy. You made the hospital...
The symptoms of a chest cold and of early lung cancer are actually quite similar. You may have already learned this lesson the hard way by trying to determine your medical condition using an internet search. When you see a broad range of deadly medical conditions that...
When you go to the hospital for surgery or treatment, you likely imagine a calm setting and professional care. Unfortunately, this may not be what you get. The hospital can be chaotic, with surgeons, doctors and other staff members under extreme pressure to treat and...
It’s no secret that staffing shortages are affecting medical facilities all around the nation – and it’s impossible not to recognize the fact that the shortages can and do affect patient care. Mistakes happen even when doctors, nurses and pharmacists aren’t overworked...
You go to the emergency room for treatment and medical care if you're sick or injured. But sometimes, you may end up worse off because of medical errors. From a bad diagnosis to a wrong prescription, many medical errors can occur in the emergency room due to negligent...
For many modern patients in America, paying a visit to the doctor is an intensely frustrating experience. You may show up early for the appointment so that you know you won't arrive late and lose your spot. You will explain the purpose of your appointment to the...
It is a patient’s worst nightmare: waking up from a surgical procedure to learn that something is not right. Whether minor or major, paralysis is one of the most dreaded outcomes of a surgical procedure. If a medical procedure leaves you paralyzed, one of the...
When you are pregnant or giving birth, you probably do not expect to suffer an injury or complications. Most parents worry more about the health of their babies. Injuries do occur in newborns, but they can happen in new mothers, too. Unfortunately, maternal birth...