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161–180 of 904 articles on Medical Malpractice
Unapproved Stem Cell Surgical Dangers
Stem cell research holds a number of promising medical treatments. Stem cell treatment is still a developing area of medicine but some potential breakthroughs have included:
Surgical Never Events Happen More Often Than You Think
Doctors have gone through a lot of classroom education, on the job training, testing, and licensing. Hospitals have systems in place to make sure accidents don’t happen. With so many protections in place, how can…
Diagnosing Appendicitis with CT or Ultrasound
When a doctor orders lab tests and diagnostic imaging tests for a patient, the patient may not be clear on the purpose of the test or what the test involves. Most patients trust that the doctor is ordering all the right…
Errors in Surgical Instrument Handling
Many patients do not think much about the surgical instruments that will be used in their surgery. The patients will likely be under anesthesia and have no idea what instruments are actually used in their surgery. At…
Some Doctors Face Multiple Malpractice Claims at a Time
With different insurance programs, a patient may have limited options when selecting their primary care doctor. With specialist services and hospital treatment, patients may have limited options available in deciding…
Doctors Bad Handwriting Causing Fatal Injuries
Expecting a doctor to have terrible handwriting is often treated like a joke. However, there are very real-world consequences of physicians with illegible handwriting. Poor handwriting can be misread by other doctors…
Hospital Safety Programs Can Reduce Errors
Hospitals know what kinds of steps they can take to improve patient safety. This includes adequate staffing, proactive error review, and safety briefings. A hospital in Wyoming implemented a number of these safety…
Defective Space Heaters and Fires
Space heaters can be a convenient way to heat up a small area without having to turn up the thermostat. In a cold office, some people use a space heater under the desk to keep their feet warm. Space heaters can also be…
Failed Cosmetic Surgery Leaves Patients Suffering
In 2018, there were more than 4.3 million cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures performed in the U.S. Breast augmentation continues to be the number one cosmetic surgical procedure , with more than 1.8 million…
Anesthesia Errors Lead to Permanent Brain Damage
It only takes a short hospital stay or surgery for a patient’s medical records to turn into volumes of documents and electronic reports. These medical records are extremely important to patient care because they provide…
Doctors Charging for Treatments Never Provided
Informed consent for a medical treatment is important because it means the patient understands the procedure, the purpose of the procedure, and the risks and benefits. Failing to get informed consent may even be a type…
Malpractice Claims Against Radiologists
Noel Jodoin began to suffer an unusual headache. The headache was severe and after it continued for 3 days, she went to the hospital for an evaluation. When talking to the ER doctors, Johnson said she saw occasional…
Defective Toys and Injuries
It has only been a few weeks since Christmas and Hanukkah but already, some of those must-have toys are beginning to show their wear. Most parents and grandparents who buy toys for children on the holidays do not expect…
Doctors Don't Always Pay After Medical Malpractice
After a serious medical error, the patient may be left requiring medical treatment for life. Serious injuries, including head injuries, birth injuries, and spinal cord injuries can require a lifetime of care, costing…
Increase in Malpractice Claims Related to COVID
There has been an increase in the number of medical malpractice claims related to COVID-19. Almost 5% of medical malpractice claims filed in the U.S. are related to the coronavirus. The healthcare industry has been…
Medical Malpractice Changes in the Last Decade
Medical technology has advanced greatly over the past decade. Medical breakthroughs have included using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve patient care, genomic advancements, and virtual reality (VR) for surgeons…
Confusing Medical Terminology Can Increase Risk Of Medical Errors
When a doctor is talking to a patient, it may sound like the doctor is speaking another language. Medical terminology, treatments, medications, and diseases may have scientific terms and common language terms. Sometimes…
Medical Accidents And Distracted Nursing
Doctors and nurses have a lot of responsibility when it comes to patient care. Especially when caring for the most vulnerable, medical professionals must maintain a certain standard of care. Distractions, mistakes, and…
Improperly Cleaned Medical Scopes Leave Patients Open To Infection, New Study Says
An accidental discovery by medical researchers has identified a common practice by gastroenterologists that could leave patients open to infections from contaminated medical scopes.
Pennsylvania Correctional Officer At Federal Prison Files Claim Of Negligence For Failure In Handling And Disclosure
A federal correctional employee is going to potentially be given another opportunity to recover damages from the U.S. Justice Department. Randall L. Spade is a correctional officer at the Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary…
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