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...
A significant percentage of medical errors stem from poor record-keeping. Physicians and hospitals should have reliable documentation practices to prevent such errors. Here is how poor record-keeping can lead to medical malpractice: Missed/delayed diagnosis If a...
A misdiagnosis can be deadly when it comes to a serious ailment like a heart attack. If someone goes to the hospital to get medical care, they deserve to work with a doctor who is going to do everything in their power to get them the proper type of assistance....
In a recent report of the grades given by patients to hospitals all over the country for safety, there was some bad news for New Jersey. However, our hospitals still fared better than those in most states. New Jersey went from having the greatest percentage of...
The laws and regulations around opiates and other addictive prescription medications have changed significantly over the years. As medications have become stronger, their health risks as well as the chances of becoming dependent on them have increased. Millions of...