Most people don't go to the doctor unless they have to – or unless a loved one is nagging them to get a check-up or have a problem checked out. When you tell your doctor that something’s bothering you, whether that’s the reason for your visit or you bring it up during...
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Medical Malpractice
Does your doctor’s age impact the quality of care you receive?
When you go to the hospital (for almost any reason), it means your medical care and treatment with be in the hands of a doctor you have never met. While these individuals must have the needed qualifications to work there, in these situations, you have no say-so in who...
2 mistakes doctors make when obtaining informed consent
To some people, going to the hospital can be a very stressful undertaking, especially if there is a lot they do not know. Every treatment plan and procedure comes with its share of risks and positive effects. For this reason, your doctor has a duty to inform you of...
Is every negative event medical malpractice?
When you go to the doctor, you certainly do not hope that there are any negative events and you want the best possible outcome. However, there’s no guarantee that this is always what you’re going to get. There are times when conditions simply get worse or doctors...
Even ‘minor’ surgery can expose you to malpractice
Going into surgery can be nerve-racking. Whether your operation is a complicated, hours-long operation or a fairly routine outpatient procedure, surgery is surgery. You are entrusting your health in the surgical team's hands. A careless mistake by someone on the team...
How fatigue among healthcare workers affects everybody
Those in the medical field work long hours, often in high-stress situations. The industry can be unforgiving and demanding. Doctors, nurses and others in the medical field work tirelessly to provide care to those in need. Unfortunately, there are situations where...
How understaffing leads to medical malpractice
Understaffing is a serious challenge in the healthcare sector. This is in part the result due to a shortage of qualified healthcare providers. But it can happen when the hospital willfully keeps its workforce down to reduce its wage bill. Unfortunately, this cost...
IV drug administration can lead to dangerous medical mistakes
People trust the idea of intravenous (IV) drug administration as a safe and modern way to receive a drug. In many ways, it seems to eliminate much of the risk of human error that is inherent in the administration of prescription drugs. After all, there is a machine...
Just how at risk are you when you go to the ER?
When you have to go to the emergency room, your thought is that the medical team there will be intelligent and quick to diagnose a variety of illnesses and injuries. They’ll have the skills they need to make life-changing decisions in situations where a mistake could...
How do medication errors happen?
Getting the wrong medication for your illness can be deadly. You can faithfully adhere to the prescribed medication, but your health keeps deteriorating. Your condition could worsen, and in extreme cases, it can be fatal. When this happens, you need to hold the...