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Patients undergoing surgery have to trust their doctors with their lives. Small mistakes by a surgeon or an anesthesiologist can have catastrophic consequences. Those who need to undergo surgical treatment often expect that doctors are up to date on cutting-edge...
Some medical malpractice is truly egregious. A physician comes to work drunk and injures a patient because they are not in the state to do their job safely. Other times, doctors may simply cut a few corners when handling routine matters. What seems minor to them can...
The birth of a child should be a moment of happiness and celebration. Unfortunately, for some families, this joyous occasion may be marred by the potentially devastating news that their child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). This condition, often resulting...
People who seek out medical care generally expect that treatments should improve their symptoms. Unfortunately, some people have adverse reactions to medical treatment and could end up in a worse condition than they were in when they initially sought care. The average...
One of the main functions of a modern physician is to serve as a gatekeeper for controlled substances. Physicians have the authority to recommend or prescribe drugs to treat someone's symptoms. They usually also need to oversee the administration of that treatment to...
It is natural, and can even be beneficial, to trust one's physician. A medical professional providing someone's care has a better understanding of the human body than the average person. They have access to testing equipment and treatment options that people cannot...
Patients who have surgical procedures like an appendectomy don’t have any reason to expect that while they’re anesthetized, they may also be getting a pelvic or prostate exam from a medical student. However, in most states, that’s legal. Increasingly, lawmakers in...
Different parties can be liable for medical malpractice, including the hospital where you were injured. If a hospital fails to give you the appropriate standard of care, you can take action against it for negligence. Here are three instances when you can hold a...
For some people, a trip to the doctor’s office can be a very stressful experience, especially if they have no idea what they are suffering from. When you gather the courage and walk into the doctor’s office, you hope they have the skills and qualifications to attend...
Negligence should not happen in any profession, especially in the medical field. Medical malpractice can be life-threatening, yet errors occur in almost all hospital departments, including operating rooms. Surgical errors - performing the wrong procedure, operating...