The decision to have a limb amputated is a serious one, often resulting from a major accident or illness. Imagine waking up after surgery to learn that the wrong limb was amputated due to a mistake. The doctor then informs you that amputating the correct limb is still...
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Keep the kids safer on this year’s prom night
Every spring in New England, teenagers head out to proms in glittery gowns and dashing tuxedos. But parents want their kids to be safe while experiencing these annual rites of passage. The good news is that parents do indeed have an important role to play when it...
There are 4 key elements in medical malpractice cases
Doctors and medical staff are held to a high professional standard. For the most part, medical professionals meet these demands and treat patients to the best of their ability. Unfortunately, there are occasions when medical professionals may fail to meet their...
Patients who feel like doctors don’t listen to them may be right
Communication is vital to any functional relationship. That is as true for a professional relationship as it is for interpersonal relationships. For example, patients generally need to be able to trust their physicians enough to be honest about potentially...
3 catastrophic brain injuries that may occur during birth
When expectant mothers get into a delivery room, they generally go there hopeful that the birth process will be smooth and without complications, leading to the safe arrival of their precious babies into the world. However, negligence on the part of medical...
Are patients less safe in private equity practices?
Over the last few decades, an increasing number of hospitals, physician practices and nursing homes have all come under the ownership of private equity firms. Hailed for their supposed efficiency (and profits), private equity firms are having a huge impact on modern...
How poor healthcare worker communication can lead to medical malpractice
Poor healthcare worker communication is a significant issue that can adversely affect patient outcomes and safety, potentially leading to medical errors and malpractice. This concern spans across various aspects of healthcare delivery. Some of the ways that poor...
Women are at greater risk from heart attacks due to malpractice
Heart attacks can certainly happen to both men and women. In some cases, these individuals are able to go to the hospital or the doctor’s office and talk through their symptoms. If they get prompt treatment, they may be saved and make a full recovery. But there are...
Why failing to diagnose cancer is a major medical error
A cancer diagnosis is often the last thing that someone wants to receive from a medical professional. Cancer is a debilitating condition that requires treatment that can significantly diminish someone's quality of life. Many people battling cancer require invasive...
Safeguarding against medical malpractice before you have surgery
Before undergoing surgery, patients may naturally experience a mix of emotions, from anxiety to hope for improved health. Amid these feelings, the concern for medical malpractice, though unpleasant, is a valid consideration. Medical errors caused by negligent...