Every day, nurses play a necessary role in ensuring the well-being of patients. However, there is an often overlooked danger that lurks in hospitals and healthcare settings: nurse fatigue. The demanding nature of their work, coupled with long hours and irregular...
Prescription errors, though often overlooked, can have serious consequences for patients. These mistakes can lead to a range of adverse effects. 1. Health deterioration One of the most immediate consequences of a prescription error is the potential deterioration of...
When it comes to childbirth, a Cesarean section, or C-section, is a medical procedure that doctors should only perform when there are certain medical indications. C-sections can be life-saving in some situations. However, the unnecessary use of this procedure can pose...
The North Carolina Department of Transportation reported that in 2021, over 276,000 car accidents happened across the state. Car accidents can be life-altering events that bring about a whirlwind of emotions, physical pain and financial stress. After such an ordeal,...
Birth is a miraculous event that brings joy and happiness to families. However, sometimes complications can occur during childbirth, leading to birth injuries. One common birth injury is torticollis, which affects the neck muscles and causes the head to tilt to one...
NC Chamber reported a 21% increase in fatal traffic accidents in North Carolina from 2019 to 2022. A total of 1,667 people lost their lives in 2022 in crashes. While it is difficult to prevent all accidents, it can help to understand how where you sit in a vehicle can...
Medical misdiagnosis, though often unintentional, can have profound consequences on a North Carolina patient's health and well-being. While some of these consequences are physical in nature, others are emotional and financial. Understanding the potential pitfalls in...
During childbirth, there is a small chance that a baby may experience a birth injury. One type of injury that can occur are cephalohematomas. A cephalohematoma is a collection of blood that forms between the skull bone and the outer covering of the skull, known as the...
Anesthesia plays a big role in a patient's comfort and safety during surgeries. However, there are many ways that it might go wrong, leading to complications. It is important to be aware of signs that could point to anesthesia malpractice since early recognition can...
You rely on the expertise of your health care provider to give you the correct treatment for your condition. Unfortunately, mistakes can happen in the medical field just like any other profession. Johns Hopkins researchers report that medical errors cause upwards of...
