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...
Construction work is inherently dangerous. Professionals have to handle equipment that could cause burns and lacerations. They work close to heavy machinery that could cause severe injuries. They often perform a good portion of their job functions at a significant...
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...
Wrong-site surgery is a never event. It is a serious medical error that should never occur. It can lead to disabilities, long-term health issues and many other complications for patients. It is one of the most serious examples of medical malpractice. Doctors must try...
It’s no secret that doctors work long hours, sometimes without much sleep. This is especially true for those who work in emergency rooms and who perform complex surgeries. At some point, the long hours and stress will result in burnout. All doctors are bound by the...
Cesarean sections, also known as C-sections, are the preferred choice of some women when giving birth. Others would prefer to give birth naturally, but doctors recommend performing a C-section for any number of reasons. Sometimes, a promptly performed C-section can...
Discovering your baby has cerebral palsy can be devastating as parents. Once you have got past the initial shock of the news, you might start to wonder why it happened to your baby out of all the babies in the world. One question you might have is whether something...
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...
Next time you are in a hospital, look around at the medical team. You’ll probably notice that many of them look tired. It might be the black circles under their eyes that give it away, the half-hidden yawn or just the general air of weariness. But sure enough, doctors...