Most pregnant women go through their entire pregnancy without having any major issues. For most of them, prenatal visits start out at every four weeks. As the pregnancy progresses, the visits may become more frequent. The reason for these more frequent visits is that...
Sometimes, the failure to diagnose a serious medical condition or the misdiagnosis of one is caused by a doctor’s own preconceived ideas (some might say prejudices) that can affect their judgment. For example, around 40% of doctors admit to having negative feelings...
When evaluating dangerous construction work, a job performed at an elevation might seem particularly risky. After all, falls have long been one of the top causes of worker fatalities in the construction sector. An employee who loses their balance or gets struck by...
One example of medical malpractice is wrong-site surgery. This can be highly detrimental to the patient, causing them immediate harm that may not be repairable. Even when it can be repaired, it still necessitates a second surgery or further medical treatment. But...
A woman who’s pregnant expects to be able to go to the birth center or hospital to deliver her baby safely. They don’t expect to be cared for by negligent staff members who don’t pay attention to what’s going on and miss vital clues that something is terribly amiss. ...
Americans are fortunate to live during a time when advancements in the field of medicine regularly save lives and improve patient outcomes. Researchers work tirelessly to develop new drugs that have helped millions worldwide. However, these life-saving pharmaceuticals...
Poor communication is a critical concern contributing to medical errors, compromised patient safety and unacceptable quality of care. Understanding the various ways communication breakdowns occur is essential for patients. Knowing the issues that occur can help them...
Certain surgical mistakes are so blatant that people might think of them as issues that no longer affect modern medical care. Between specialized training and strict standards maintained by corporate medical employers, there is a lot of pressure on medical...
Have you ever visited your healthcare provider regarding a health condition only for them to dismiss your concerns? You have a gut feeling that something is wrong, but the doctor is a medical professional, so surely, they must be right. Actually, you may be surprised...
Most people naturally feel a bit nervous when their physician recommends a surgical procedure. While surgeries generally have very high success rates, there are risks with even the most routine of procedures. The more involved or cutting-edge a procedure is, the...