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Patients count on their surgeon and the entire surgical team to keep them safe throughout their procedure. The safety standards must start before the procedure starts. One step in this is a surgical timeout, which occurs before the first incision is made. A surgical...
Traditionally, doctors have been afraid to apologize or even show any sign of empathy when something went wrong that harmed or killed a patient. The fear that their words could be used to bolster a medical malpractice claim was not unwarranted. Yet, this fear of...
It certainly shouldn’t be news to anyone that incarcerated people throughout the country often don’t get the level of medical care anyone has a right to expect from licensed medical professionals. Too often, they aren’t even given the opportunity to see a doctor when...
Anesthesia is essential in surgeries. Thanks to anesthesia, patients can undergo necessary procedures without pain or awareness. However, there is still the risk of things going wrong. Anesthesia mistakes can lead to life-altering health complications. Knowing common...
Cases of retained placenta occur when all or part of your placenta stays in the uterus after you give birth. The condition often causes serious complications for the mother, including heavy bleeding, infections and other life-threatening situations if not treated...
Many medical malpractice claims related to birth injuries involve claims of negligence. People realize too late that their doctor did not provide them with proper supervision during labor or proper interventions when things start going wrong. Negligence in the labor...
When people think of wrong-site surgery, they often think of wrong-side surgery. This is understandable, as it is the most common example and it can be very devastating. For example, if a surgeon is supposed to amputate a person’s left arm and amputates the right arm...
In modern medicine, surgical procedures have advanced significantly, saving countless lives and improving the quality of life for many. However, surgical errors remain a concern despite medical science and technology advancements. These errors can lead to...
A doctor should request a specialist to diagnose a condition they are not highly knowledgeable about or perform a treatment they are not trained on. If your doctor believes you need specialty care, they should provide you with a referral. Issues related to referrals...
Doctor burnout is a serious problem in the medical community. Some reports show that it’s happening more and more often. It can lead to emotional fatigue, mental distress and many other such symptoms. Essentially, burnout just happens when doctors feel overwhelmed by...