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Malpractice and Fatal GI Surgical Procedure
A doctor in Providence was inserting a gastronomy tube into an elderly patient. After inserting the G-tube, the patient cried out in pain. The doctor ordered an x-ray to check the placement of the tube but read the…
Surgical Tools Left Behind in Patient's Body
One of the most frightening complications after surgery involves leaving an object behind inside the patient’s body . It seems impossible that a surgeon would forget about sponges, clamps, or scissors and leave them…
Risks of a Car Accident for Uber Passengers in Philadelphia
Many passengers feel secure when getting into an Uber to go to Center City, get a ride to the airport, or get home safely after drinking. Unfortunately, passengers may be putting their health and safety at risk by…
Knocked Down Street Signs Causing Accidents
If a driver runs a stop sign and causes an accident , the driver is generally liable for damages. However, what happens when the stop sign is knocked over and the driver never saw any stop signal? A knocked over stop…
Wrong Kidney Removal and Malpractice Lawsuits
There is a lot of preparation that goes into surgical procedures. Patients may have to go in for multiple tests, imaging, diagnostic exams, and prep to make sure the surgery goes well. Doctors are also supposed to get…
Increase in Child Birth Complications
With new technology, new medicines, and access to information, pregnant mothers would expect their birth experience to be safer than ever before. Despite all the advances, there has actually been an increase in…
Valentine's Day and Unromantic Injury Accidents
Valentine’s Day is supposed to be romantic and a time for partners or spouses to celebrate. There may be a lot of stress to make it a special night or snag a hard-to-get reservation at a nice restaurant but it is just…
Doctor Downplays Patient's Symptoms
Patients often defer to their doctor when reporting medical concerns . Even if the signs and symptoms of a problem feel concerning, the doctor may tell the patient they have nothing to worry about. Telling the patient…
Getting Back to Work and Workplace Injuries
With new safety regulations and safety technology, workers in the U.S. should be seeing fewer on the job injuries and fatalities. Unfortunately, worker fatalities have not dropped and have gone up, in some jobs…
Transcription Error and Fatal Medication Overdose
Hospitals are always looking for ways to save money. There are some cost-cutting measures that do not present any danger to patients. Unfortunately, some hospitals are cutting corners in ways that put patient safety at…
Hospital Infections and Double Leg Amputation
When a patient goes into the hospital for a surgical operation, they should be advised of the risks of the operation. It is important for a patient to understand the risks and benefits in order to make an informed…
Instagram Model Dies in Plastic Surgery Accident
Plastic surgeons make it seem like their procedures are safe and routine but they may be overestimating the safety of invasive cosmetic procedures. Common plastic surgical procedures like breast implants, nose jobs, and…
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:
Six More Weeks of Winter Weather Injuries in Philly?
By February, most people in Philly are done with winter. The piles of cleared snow have frozen into grey icy blocks. Each day, some snow melts into water to refreeze at night, leaving slippery sidewalks and parking lots…
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…
Can Wellness Programs Improve Patient Care?
When people are under a lot of stress, it can affect their work. When a doctor is under stress and fatigued, it can cause injury or harm to patients. Good mental health can reduce the effects of stress and improve…
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…
Tricks to Stay Alert While Driving Don't Work
Many truck drivers are on the road for days. There are minimum requirements to give truck drivers time off to sleep and get some rest but drivers have ways around the safety regulations. There are a lot of “tips” and…
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…
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