Anesthesia allows many surgical procedures to be performed safely and comfortably, but it also requires constant attention, careful communication and precise decision making. Even a small mistake can place a patient at risk of serious complications. Many anesthesia...
A traumatic birth can leave deep emotional wounds after you return home. It may also affect whether you feel safe having another child in the future, which is one of the reasons why compassionate, attentive care during labor and delivery is crucial. If healthcare...
Medical malpractice involves a failure to follow current standards or clear professional negligence. Those affected by medical malpractice may take legal action by filing a lawsuit. They can request compensation for increased medical expenses, lost wages and other...
Many modern treatment plans rely heavily on prescription medication. Patients typically defer to their doctor's expertise when choosing a treatment regimen. They may be unaware of how common prescribing errors actually are. Doctors can be negligent when recommending...
Hospital-acquired infections, or health care-associated infections (HAIs), refer to infections that develop during the course of receiving treatment for an unrelated medical condition. Patients who are already medically vulnerable are often most at risk, including...
As a victim of medical malpractice, you have the right to seek compensation for the physical, emotional and financial consequences of your injuries. Healthcare providers are expected to deliver care that meets established professional standards, and when they fail to...
In a wrongful death lawsuit, the focus is often on the recovery of economic damages. The sudden loss of a family member can cause profound financial setbacks for survivors. Plaintiffs have the right to seek economic damages for losses, including the future earning...
When a patient is in the hospital and receiving care from nurses, perhaps after having surgery, a certain level of patient handling may be necessary. That patient may need physical assistance with simple day-to-day tasks. Examples include: Helping a patient get in and...
Your teen's prom night is a major milestone in their life – and maybe yours. Unfortunately, for some families, it becomes a night they are unable to ever forget for the wrong reasons. Any crash involving your teen can feel devastating, but if it happens on prom night,...
For a patient, undergoing surgery may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For the professional operating on the patient, surgery may just be part of their daily grind. In fact, they may perform numerous procedures on any given workday, increasing their risk of...