A generation ago, it seemed relatively rare to hear about someone having breast cancer. Today, a large number of people in Pennsylvania have either had breast cancer themselves or have personally known someone who has had this form of cancer. As many advances have...
Month: April 2018
What are some mistakes doctors and nurses make?
When you see your primary doctor or go to the hospital, you expect to receive excellent care. Unfortunately, medical professionals may fail to properly treat you. Your health care provider may even harm you, or worse. In fact, according to USA Today, preventable...
A costly mistake: cancer misdiagnoses
Most Pennsylvania residents understand that to err is human. However, this sentiment becomes incredibly complex when a life is at stake. Although medical mistakes can be common, those involving cancer diagnoses have little room for error. Below are some common types...
Why trucking industry practices can hurt you
Pennsylvania residents share their interstates with plenty of large, fast, and potentially dangerous trucks. Unfortunately for many drivers, the trucking industry has a number of hazardous behaviors and practices that can actually end up harming everyone...
The reality of cancer misdiagnoses
When a doctor diagnoses a loved one with a terminal illness, life can change in an instant. Suddenly, routines, daily errands and even work shifts can become the complete opposite of what they once were. With all of the life changes that a serious illness can bring,...
Should you be concerned about a truck rollover?
Like most Americans, you drive on the freeway regularly to get across town or go on road trips. This means you often share the road with large commercial trucks. You and other Pennsylvania residents may understand that there are numerous dangers unique to large...
Pennsylvania hospital overdoses patient
Most people in Pennsylvania have likely heard about the challenges facing the nation these days due to opioid addictions and other problems related to these serious medications. Even when opioids are used by medical staff for approved medical purposes, great care must...