Being prescribed medication by a medical professional is something that most of us have experienced at some point. You expect to be given the correct medication you need and trust the person prescribing you to know what they’re doing. Your only real involvement in...
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Medical Malpractice
Can I sue a hospital for birth injuries?
Giving birth is a joyous occasion for many families. However, when birth injuries occur due to medical malpractice, it can devastate parents. Birth injuries can cause permanent damage, including blindness, cerebral palsy and brain damage. As a parent whose newborn has...
2 practical steps to take in the early days after a medical error
Whether you or a loved one is the victim, the short-term aftermath of a harmful medical mistake is generally a time of shock and despair. Depending on the injury and the harmed one’s prognosis, you and your family could feel this way for some time. When you are coping...
Emergency physician shortage is hazardous for patients
People go to an emergency department when they think they have something critically wrong. They count on being able to see a doctor who can provide them with treatment for their issues. Unfortunately, there’s a shortage of emergency physicians that’s plaguing the...
Understanding how dangerous “medical gaslighting” can be
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...
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...