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...
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...
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...
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...
Even the healthiest individuals need to seek medical care. The idea of going to a doctor may not be appealing; nonetheless, it is a step that one needs to take to ensure they are healthy, have an injury treated or an ailment diagnosed. However, some patients in...
Medical misdiagnosis can cause serious harm to victims and their families who have entrusted their medical care and treatment to medical professionals. Medical malpractice can take a variety of different forms including misdiagnosis which can cause victims to suffer...
Medical malpractice can occur at nearly every stage of the process from initial diagnosis through medical care to treatment. Often, when medication is necessary, negligence can lead to unnecessary complications, worsening conditions and death. Physicians and...