It’s certainly no secret that there is a crisis in the healthcare industry. Hospitals, nursing homes and medical practices are struggling to find direct care staff across the United States. Unfortunately, the lack of adequate staffing is causing harm to patients. Why...
Medical Malpractice
How do you prove a medical misdiagnosis?
The reality is that no matter how experienced a doctor is, there’s always a possibility that they may misdiagnose a patient. For a misdiagnosis to result in a successful lawsuit, it must lead to delayed treatment, improper medical care, worsened health outcomes, or...
Why do medical workers make medication errors?
As a patient in a hospital, you place a lot of trust in the doctors and nurses looking after you. Most repay this trust amply, but sometimes there are exceptions. One of these exceptions is when the people attending you make a medication error. As drugs are powerful...
Signs of nerve damage after surgery
The nerves play an essential role in the body's function. They carry signals to the brain about everything concerning your body, including balance, temperature, texture and pain. So, what happens when the nerves get damaged during surgery? Once the communication...
A single misdiagnosis can harm you in at least two ways
According to a recent CNN report, about one in 18 patients are misdiagnosed in U.S. emergency rooms annually. What does that tell us, aside from the importance of getting a second or third medical opinion? It tells us that misdiagnosing illnesses in an urgent care...
Skin conditions often confused with skin cancer
In some cases, when you go to the doctor, they may believe that you have skin cancer. But they’re actually looking at a different type of condition that often mimics skin cancer or presents similar symptoms. One problem, however, is that this can also work in the...
The U.S. maternal mortality rate has skyrocketed
Data recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that the U.S. maternal mortality rate – which has been rising for years – nearly doubled between 2018 and 2021. This upward trend is affecting Black mothers at a rate that is 2.6...
Why do physicians fail to arrive at an accurate diagnosis?
Some illnesses and diseases take years to advance. Others can do so in a matter of hours or even minutes. Patients rely on doctors to get their diagnosis right the first time, regardless of the speed at which their conditions may be manifesting. Unfortunately, many...
Perinatal asphyxia can lead to permanent brain damage
Most pregnant women make a concerted effort to take good care of their health for the sake of their baby. They eat the right foods, take their prenatal vitamins and go to all scheduled doctor’s appointments. They check into the delivery room when labor starts...
Surgical error latest issue for Pennsylvania hospital
Pennsylvanians who need medical care are inclined to trust doctors, nurses and others involved in the treatment process. This is due to the belief that they are trained professionals with experience who know how to adhere to proper protocol, hygiene and safety....