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...
How often do surgeons leave foreign objects inside patients?
Many medical mistakes are subtle and easy to overlook, which means they can be hard to prove that they ever happened. Other medical mistakes might have explanations that leave some doubt regarding what actually happened. However, there are some medical mistakes that...
The dangers of anesthesia errors
No one who enters the hospital for a routine, elective procedure expects never to leave or to leave in a vegetative state due to an anesthesia error. However, these most unfortunate incidents happen all too frequently at hospitals, medical centers and surgical...
Why a delay in a cancer diagnosis can impact a patient’s care
You know something isn't right because you feel tired, you have inexplicable sores on your skin or other symptoms that just won't seem to go away. You go to your doctor and explain to them what you've experienced, and they either diagnose you with some minor condition...
Do you think medical malpractice cost your loved one’s life?
When someone you love experiences an accident, gets hurt in a car crash or develops a serious illness, you expect that medical treatments will help them. That is a reasonable expectation, since for most patients, medical intervention has a positive effect on their...