Medical Malpractice

When some patients are assigned to a relatively young doctor, they may feel concerned that they will not get the best possible care. Perhaps the doctor is younger than the patient. That person may even ask to have a different physician because they want to make sure...

Medical malpractice is a pressing concern within the healthcare system, affecting hundreds of thousands of patients annually. Certain groups, particularly women and minorities, are disproportionately vulnerable to instances of medical malpractice. This vulnerability...

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in women – but heart attacks are still regarded as largely a “man’s problem.” Women who are in the midst of a heart attack have no guarantee that they’ll receive an accurate diagnosis and receive life-saving emergency...

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a significant concern in healthcare settings. These infections are acquired by patients while receiving treatment for other conditions within a healthcare facility.  HAIs can manifest anywhere from 48 hours after hospital...

Suspecting that someone who treated you made an error is not enough reason to bring a claim against them. Because medical professionals are so essential to a functioning society, the law places strict limits on when you can claim against them. The burden of proof...

Sometimes a C-section is planned well in advance of a delivery. Other times, it isn’t apparent that a C-section is needed until labor is well underway. Either way, it’s your medical provider’s responsibility to make sure that when a C-section is needed, it’s done...

There are many complications that can lead to a surgery producing a less-than-ideal outcome for a patient. People can develop infections or have a bad reaction to anesthesia. Medical errors can also occur, often with serious consequences for the affected patient....

Proximity is often the deciding factor when people need medical care. They choose the hospital that is closest to where they live or where they experience some kind of adverse medical event. However, the hospital that is closest isn't necessarily the best option....

A surgical operation is perhaps the most invasive type of medical procedure that someone can undergo. Surgeons can remove a part of the body, repair damaged tissue or even implant a device or tissue from someone else. Any of those procedures can have a dramatic impact...

Cosmetic or plastic surgery procedures are far more common – and often much less invasive – than they once were. However, many still involve complicated procedures that can have serious and even fatal consequences if they’re not performed properly or something goes...