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Professional mistakes related to medication take on many forms. Pharmacists and technicians could dispense the wrong drugs or make an error when compounding fluids for intravenous (IV) administration. Nurses could mix up medications when distributing drugs to patients...
Vision Zero was an initiative launched in New York City to reduce potential motor vehicle collision risks while also minimizing, if not ending, fatalities. The results so far are mixed and based on where you live within the city. In any city across the nation, holiday...
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...
A serious traumatic brain injury can leave a profound impact on an individual’s life. Adapting to life after a severe TBI often requires a long-term adjustment period for both the individual and their support network. Living with a severe TBI often means relearning...
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...
Anyone who has had to take more than one medication at a time knows how easy medication errors are to make. People can mix up their medications because they look too similar. They can make mistakes because they don't understand how to properly time their doses. Even...
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...
One form of medical malpractice is when a doctor or a nurse gives patients medications or drugs that they’re not supposed to have. This can sometimes happen if there’s a mix-up between patients. A nurse who is in a rush may switch two prescriptions and give them to...