The relationship of a patient to their doctor or surgeon is based on the trust and confidence that the patient places in that medical practitioner’s competence and expertise. If a procedure results in injury or death, establishing negligence of the medical...
When Pennsylvanians seek medical treatment or care, there is always a chance that a medical mistake will happen. This can cause severe injuries and fatalities. Although these incidents happen with complicated maladies, diseases, conditions or injuries, they also occur...
Negligent misdiagnosis by a Harrisburg-area doctor can have two types of serious consequences. First, the patient's actual condition goes untreated, possibly getting worse. Secondly, the treatment for the condition the patient was misdiagnosed with can be painful,...
According to at least one source, the dollar amount of payouts for medical practice claims continues to an increase. Specifically, payouts for losses have been increasing by 3 percent each year; in years past, the rate was closer to 2 percent. It is not that there...
Traumatic brain injuries are a serious type of injury that car accident victims can suffer. The impact of a traumatic brain injury can be with victims for a lifetime. Car accidents are the second-leading cause of traumatic brain injuries which is why victims and their...
On-the-job drug theft by health care workers appears to be on the rise, leaving patients at risk of taking contaminated medications or going without much-needed pain relief while undergoing cancer treatment or after surgery. Studies by the Mayo Clinic and the Centers...
The different types of personal injury damages are designed to protect victims and to help them be as whole as possible following the harm they have suffered. Whether the victim has suffered injuries and harm because of a negligent driver in a car accident or a...
Medications have the power to cure but mistakes may be devastating. Pharmacists can take several precautions against medical malpractice involving medication errors. Clutter Something as simple as keeping pharmacy counters free of clutter is important for reducing...
Changing leaves, earlier sunsets, and crisp autumn air are all classic signs that the fall season is now upon us. Another sign of autumn is an increase in deer sightings along roadways. While it might be exciting to spot a deer on a walk through the woods, it is...
Many Harrisburg area residents will need surgery at some point in their lives. Whether the surgery is scheduled or an emergency, a patient should be able to trust their surgeon. Surgeons have years of education and training and a patient should feel confident in their...