According to one study conducted by Florida researchers, doctors give patients only seconds to explain their symptoms and conditions before interrupting. While many patients have complained of feeling rushed during a doctor's appointment, it could have real...
Medical malpractice and septic shock: A lethal combination
Septic shock can devastate any healthy person’s body. Major surgery disrupts your immune system and may expose your body to various bacteria, so it proves essential for physicians to use care in performing all surgical duties. Hospitals and surgical rooms must be...
Survey finds link between doctor burnout and medical mistakes
Medical professionals in Florida and elsewhere often report the symptoms of workplace burnout, according to a recent poll of almost 6,700 doctors. The study asked them about symptoms of burnout, medical errors and workplace safety. Over half of them reported fatigue,...
Burnout and Florida medical errors
According to the results of a national survey, over half of the physicians around the country are burned out. As a result, there is a higher chance that they will make medical errors. For the survey, almost 6,700 hospital and clinic physicians were asked questions...
Study analyzes the frequency of cellulitis misdiagnoses
Researchers at the Brigham and Women's Hospital conducted a study of patients with presumed cellulitis and published the results back in February. Cellulitis patients in Florida should know what the researchers found out because the condition they have is frequently...