It’s the stuff of nightmares. A healthy teen goes to get their wisdom teeth extracted and winds up dead. Those were the circumstances in another state last year that plunged one family into grief and horror. The teen’s surviving parents filed a lawsuit last year...
Experiencing harm due to medical negligence can be both devastating and confusing. When a trusted healthcare provider makes a grave error, it can leave you uncertain about what to do next. Acting quickly and taking the right steps can make a big difference in...
Surgeons are trained extensively to perform delicate medical procedures on people who require immediate or life-threatening care. Undergoing surgery can be very stressful for a patient. Knowing a surgeon has the knowledge and experience to care for them can ease a...
The intravenous administration of drugs is effective and relatively rapid. Unfortunately, mistakes can happen even when medical professionals administer medications to patients. In some cases, a nurse, phlebotomist or other professional attempting to inject medication...
Recently, a New Jersey doctor who had worked for AtlantiCare had his medical license reinstated – with significant restrictions. His license was suspended last year due to a number of errors he made when he panicked during surgeries, including C-sections, and other...
Freestanding surgical centers, which are sometimes referred to as ambulatory surgical centers, offer an alternative to having to be inpatient for a surgery. These centers are designed for people who don’t need an overnight stay after their procedure is done. They’re...
Doctors are typically required by law to get “informed consent” from patients before they perform medical procedures like surgery or various medical treatments. The primary exception is when they’re providing emergency care. Most people have been handed a multi-page...
People who end up in the hospital, whether for a scheduled procedure or as the result of a sudden injury or illness, are typically anxious about a lot of things. Most don’t consider, however, the possibility of a ransomware attack and what that could mean for their...
After treatment, doctors are required to provide patients with follow-up care. For example, a doctor should monitor a patient's progress, confirm the patient is taking medications as prescribed, stay informed about the effects of the medicines they prescribed, make...
Vacuum extraction is a common procedure used to assist with delivery when labor stalls or complications arise. It involves attaching a soft or rigid cup to the baby’s head and using suction to guide them out of the birth canal during contractions. While it can save...