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...

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...

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...

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...

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...