February is American Heart Month
February marks the annual American Heart Month. It’s a time for heart health awareness and education. Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans. It is important to take steps to be healthy, but …
When is it Medical Malpractice?
Sometimes medical procedures or treatments don’t go as planned, and there is a negative outcome. These negative outcomes don’t necessarily mean that there has been negligence on the part of a medical provider. Medical malpractice …
5 Common Medical Errors
Patients place their lives in the hands of doctors and other medical professionals. However, even in the best hospitals in the country, mistakes can be made, and the results can be tragic. Whenever a doctor, …
Neurosurgery Malpractice
Neurosurgeons are doctors that deal with issues involving the brain and the nervous system. The conditions they work under are difficult, and they often have more intense cases than those handled by other types of …
The Effects of Prenatal Care Malpractice
When you are pregnant, good prenatal care is essential for a healthy pregnancy and baby. You should be regularly monitored to ensure that the baby is developing appropriately, and there are no problems that should …
What’s the Difference Between a Misdiagnosis and a Missed Diagnosis?
When you go to your doctor, you expect them to examine you thoroughly and make a correct diagnosis of your condition. However, sometimes doctors are wrong and make a misdiagnosis or miss a diagnosis. If …
My Medical Procedure Was Unsuccessful. Was it Medical Malpractice?
When you undergo a medical procedure and it does not turn out as planned, you may wonder whether you have a claim for medical malpractice. In order for there to be medical malpractice, there must …
Telemedicine and Malpractice
There has been an increased use of telemedicine over the last several years, and this has led to questions regarding the prevalence of medical malpractice. A large percentage of health organizations have implemented telemedicine platforms. …
What is Medical Malpractice?
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
Medical malpractice, …
5 Commonly Misdiagnosed Medical Conditions
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 …