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...
Medical Malpractice
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....
Pharmaceutical company may have known of drug dangers
When Pennsylvanians and people around the nation take medication, they are expecting it to have been thoroughly tested and deemed safe. This is true for prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications. However, sometimes, issues come up and people get sick or die...
Taking aggressive action following a diagnostic error
It is not easy news to digest, hearing that you have cancer. Your whole world changes as you begin to imagine what treatment will look like and feel like. As you embark on an aggressive, lengthy and serious treatment plan, your mind is on your family, job and the...
What are the most common medical errors?
When we go to the doctor, hospital or emergency room, we expect care from trained professionals who are knowledgeable in their specialties and experienced in their field of medicine. However, medical staff, including doctors, are subject to human error. Medical errors...
What kind of damages can I receive for a misdiagnosis?
There are many ways that you can be a victim of a medical misdiagnosis. A misdiagnosis might involve your doctor telling you that you have something you do not, reading your test results wrong or failing to diagnose your illness or injury altogether. A medical...
How common are medical mistakes?
While most people in Pennsylvania live their entire lives without becoming victims of a serious medical mistake, such errors are more common than you might think. In fact, medical malpractice kills more Americans than just about anything, according to experts. One...
Analysis of wrong-site surgery
If you enter an operating room as a patient, you place a tremendous amount of trust in the hands of the medical personnel conducting your procedure. Unfortunately, the hands that carry out your care are still human, and as humans, we are prone to errors, large and...