Needing surgery can be a scary and stressful experience for anyone. When it’s a parent watching their child go into surgery, it can be downright terrifying. You’re depending upon the skill and experience of the medical staff to ensure your child comes out safely. But...
Hearing you might have cancer is a terrifying prospect, so if your doctor says tests show there is no cancer, it will likely come as a relief. What if your health continues to decline and you become sicker, though? You may seek a second opinion, only to find out you...
Driving is a part of everyday life for many people in Pennsylvania, and it is generally uneventful. Sadly, a routine commute to work or trip to the store can result in disaster if you are struck by a negligent motorist. In fact, fatal motor vehicle accidents rose in...
Pennsylvanians who are trying to stay on top of their health or address issues that concern them will do the obvious thing by going to seek medical care. When visiting a medical facility, a hospital or a physician’s private practice, there is an understandable...
Patients in Pennsylvania generally must place their trust in their physicians when it comes to their medical care. This trust is usually well-deserved, as physicians have the education and experience required to make these treatment decisions. However, physicians also...
When it comes to medication history in any given patient, it isn’t just what happens in the present that is important and consequential. The discrepancies in the patient’s medication history can have far-reaching effects and can potentially cause a myriad of issues...
Although medicine is not an exact science, there are ways for a medical professional to communicate, both verbally and in writing, that are as precise as possible. Another crucial element in the doctor-patient relationship is consistent communication and information....
Doctors go through extensive education and training before they’re allowed to handle their own patients. In theory, this thorough preparation would ensure that patients are safely and effectively treated. Sadly, though, this simply isn’t the case. In fact, one recent...
Medical malpractice encompasses many different situations and scenarios of medical error. One scenario involves a surgeon performing multiple surgeries simultaneously, which can compromise the safety of the patients involved. This scenario can be problematic on many...
Medical malpractice law in our state is constantly evolving. Indeed, a recent Pennsylvania court decision seems to change the definition of the phrase “cause of death.” Case facts A patient went to their primary care doctor for a CT scan. The scan was reviewed by a...