Medical Malpractice

Patients have more options for medical care by seeking treatment in outpatient settings such as urgent care centers, day surgical centers and patient homes. Practitioners in outpatient centers must still meet, but often violate, the standard of care that applies to...

An autopsy is the detailed dissection of a body to determine the cause of death. In addition, autopsies provide crucial information for those who have a legal interest in a death that occurred in a suspicious or unusual way. For instance, they may provide information...

Facing any type of medical issue can be challenging. We all depend upon medical professionals to offer the right advice, prescribe the right medications and recommend the right treatment. So, what happens if they get it wrong? How might a misdiagnosis impact your...

The costs of medical practice impact at every level of medical care. Individual victims suffer a reduction in longevity or quality of life by misdiagnosis; health care facilities increase budgets to operate; consumers pay higher premiums and other associated costs....

We trust our medical professionals to safeguard our health – this includes dentists. Going to the dentist isn’t always the most comfortable experience but we don’t expect to leave in worse condition than we arrived. When a dentist makes a mistake, that’s exactly what...

If you have ever undergone surgery, you know that it can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Your physician may reassure you that you have nothing to worry about, but there is always a chance that something could go wrong when you go under the knife. However,...

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...

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...