If you’ve been injured due to the negligence of a doctor or other medical professional, then you may have a case for medical malpractice. But what exactly is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice, …
Most patients would be surprised to hear that a medical misdiagnosis is more common than they think. In the United States, an estimated 12 million people are misdiagnosed each year. About 40,000 to 80,000 people …
Whenever you go into an operating room, you’re putting your life in the hands of an anesthesiologist and a surgeon. Anesthesiologists make important decisions that are critical to your survival. A simple mistake can result …
Preeclampsia Awareness Month is observed in May and is an opportunity to shed light on this dangerous pregnancy condition. Preeclampsia is a disorder that only occurs in pregnancy or immediately after birth and can have …
Pharmacists owe a duty of care to patients just like any other medical professional. We trust pharmacists to give us the correct medication in the correct dosage. When a pharmacist makes an error, the results …
Medical malpractice cases arise when a patient is injured due to the negligence of a doctor or other medical professional. In order to prove medical malpractice in New York, a patient must prove that the …
Traffic through emergency rooms in the United States has been on the rise. Americans visit the emergency room more than 140 million times a year. That’s 43 visits for every 100 Americans. Visits to the …
Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death for men and women in the United States. When a heart attack is not properly diagnosed, this can lead to serious health complications for a …
Obtaining the correct diagnosis is crucial to effective medical care. Radiologists are often an important factor in the diagnostic process. The use of medical imaging such as x-rays, MRIs, CTs, ultrasounds, and sonograms by radiologists …
If you’re pregnant and you’ve been in labor for a long period of time or your labor has stalled, there is a chance that your doctor may decide to perform a forceps-assisted delivery. During the …