Your spouse is unresponsive. You think they may be having a stroke. You get them to a hospital, where a doctor makes another diagnosis; maybe they say it’s a seizure. Is this going to cause some serious issues if the doctor is wrong? Critical care It absolutely can....
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Stress: A major cause of errors in emergency rooms
Heading to the emergency room is the last thing anyone wants to have to do, but if an injury or illness gets bad enough, it’s essential to seek medical care right away. An emergency room is one of the most stressful places for medical providers to work, but that...
Learn more about never events and medical malpractice
We have discussed medical “never events” in our blog several times because they endanger lives more than most people believe. The phrase “never events” seems like an abstract concept rather than a recognized problem. However, research shows that “never events” are a...
Your rights when hospitals ignore abusive behavior by doctors
People have to place a lot of trust in the medical professionals that diagnose and treat their conditions. Unfortunately, some people use their position of medical authority inappropriately. Every licensed doctor must take the Hippocratic Oath. Physicians have a duty...
How often does a pediatrician’s malpractice result in brain injuries?
Most parents take for granted that their child will get sick at some point. They also trust their child's doctor to make wise decisions and handle the problem. When a pediatrician makes a mistake that leads to a child's brain injury, the consequences can be...
Why do doctors fail to diagnose cancer?
With a disease as serious as cancer, you would think that all medical professionals would do whatever it takes to diagnose this potentially deadly disease as soon as possible. Despite the fact that doctors are aware of the seriousness of a cancer diagnosis, they often...
Does a TBI decrease life expectancy?
How long do you hope to live? Life expectancy in the United States is just over 78 years. It’s notably lower than other developed countries but still lines up with what most people assume. The reason we say someone is “over the hill” at 40 years old is that we’re...
Brachial palsy: A common birth injury among children
One of the most common birth injuries that happens is an injury to the brachial nerve. This can lead to brachial palsy, which results in the child losing the ability to move and flex the affected arm. Brachial palsy is a direct result of an injury to the group of...
Issues in labor and delivery can lead to complications
Many women dream of have a labor and delivery that’s easy and that goes by the book. They likely don’t expect that they’re going to suffer harm or having issues during the process. It’s imperative that the nurses and other caregivers who are taking care of the woman...
What are the 4 major types of anesthesia?
When told that they need to have surgery, people often ask if they’re going to be under anesthesia. It gives them some sense of how serious the surgery is or what to expect. The problem is that people often think of all anesthesia as the same thing -- as if it just...