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...
Surgeons have a big job. They literally have their patients’ lives in their hands. The complexity of surgical procedures combined with the critical nature of the operating room (OR) environment can lead to significant stress among surgeons. This stress, if not managed...
Most people believe that physical harm caused by a negligent medical professional is the only basis for a malpractice claim. For example, a surgeon operating on the wrong patient or body part is likely causing direct physical harm. While causing immediate physical...
Patients who undergo bariatric weight loss surgery usually do it as a last resort after many failed attempts at dieting. Before the actual surgery can occur, patients must participate in a 6-month long bariatric boot camp. There are nutrition classes, diet...
Hospital-acquired infections (HAI) are infections that patients contract while receiving treatment for another condition in a health care setting. They can be caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses or other pathogens and aren't present at admission. These infections,...
Plastic surgery is indeed surgery. That means it’s crucial not to trust any procedure to a doctor who’s not a board-certified plastic surgeon. It’s best to choose one who has done a lot of the particular procedure you’re having and to research their record of success...
A stroke is a medical emergency that can lead to brain damage. A stroke is thought to happen to someone in the United States every 40 seconds, and someone is likely to die from a stroke every 3 minutes and 14 seconds, affecting over 800,000 people a year. ...