When you’re a patient, you always trust you’re in good hands; however, even doctors and surgeons can commit medical errors. A medical error is a preventable adverse effect of care that can either be accidental or on purpose. Continue reading to learn more about the...
Medical errors happen more times than they should. Some mistakes can result in the loss of loved ones and friends. Today, we’ll discuss what causes medical errors in hospitals and how you can help prevent them. Causes of Medical Errors Miscommunication is the leading...
Medical malpractice cases are sought out by patients who were injured as a result of poor medical treatment or mistaken diagnosis from a medical provider. Medical providers include doctors, nurses, technicians, and hospital or medical workers. Usually, the measure of...
You may have heard of malpractice on a popular TV show or as a buzzword in news stories, but few unaffected Americans truly understand exactly what medical malpractice means, and everything it can entail. Unfortunately, medical malpractice can happen to just about...
Most medical malpractice cases involved misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. However, diagnostic errors are common in the medical field and medical professionals cannot always be held legally liable. For the case to be medical malpractice, there must be proven...
Misdiagnosis is a common problem in the U.S., but people can protect themselves by being more proactive with their doctor. A study last year pointed out that one of the biggest medical problems occurring today is misdiagnosis. According to CBS News, 12 million adults...
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