Many people are worried about going in for surgery if they're going to need general anesthesia. They are concerned that they could wake up during the procedure. The anesthesia is designed to eliminate the pain and trauma of that procedure, but it could be severely...
Medical Malpractice
Physician burnout can impact the caliber of patient care
Physicians deal with significant strain all or much of the time from taking care of many sick and injured patients. It’s not an exaggeration to say that patients’ health outcomes can hinge on their doctors’ decisions. The responsibility that physicians have is...
Blood transfusions come with serious risks
People who have surgery, as well as those who have a serious injury, may need a blood transfusion. The process for making this happen isn’t as simple as grabbing blood and getting the IV going. Instead, the patient’s blood type has to be determined so the blood bank...
Anesthesia errors in dentistry put patients at risk
Going to the dentist isn’t something that most people enjoy. The dread of going might increase when it’s time to have procedures, such as dental surgery. While it’s true that most of these procedures will be completed without any issues, there’s also a chance that...
How errors in the emergency room put patients at risk
A hospital’s emergency department is a place meant for people who have life-threatening medical conditions. While it’s true that the team there can’t save everyone, they should do as much as they can for each person who comes in. Unfortunately, there are times when...
Why is diabetes often misdiagnosed in children?
Children of any age have the potential to develop type I diabetes. This form of diabetes affects around 18,000 new children each year. The symptoms of type I diabetes are fairly obvious, but yet this illness often goes undetected until it leads to extreme weight loss,...
Plastic surgery and medical malpractice: What to know
Many cosmetic procedures are minimally invasive, such as Botox or microdermabrasion. However, millions of plastic surgery procedures require major body modifications, such as rhinoplasty, liposuction, tummy tucks, Brazilian butt lifts and breast augmentations. The...
There are 3 kinds of strokes your doctor should look for
When you are showing signs of a stroke or have symptoms that you feel are suspicious, it’s important for your medical provider to take them seriously. There are three types of strokes that your doctor should examine you for if you are showing signs like having one...
What’s a certificate of merit in a New York medical malpractice claim?
When someone dies due to another person’s errors in judgment, the victim’s surviving family members can generally pursue a measure of justice through a wrongful death claim. Once an attorney takes their case, they don’t need anybody’s permission to move forward....
How a busy medical practice causes diagnostic failures
When you have irritating or debilitating symptoms, you turn to your doctor for a diagnosis. You explain what has happened, and they figure out what medical condition causes them. Knowing what has caused your symptoms makes it much easier for you to treat them. ...