You cannot predict the future but you can prepare for the worst. Medical errors are a real problem. If a doctor injures you, you could have a medical malpractice case. However, you probably do not know what to do in this situation. You need to take the proper steps to...
Medical Malpractice
How can you prevent a surgical error?
When you go in for an operation, you expect that the doctors and nurses caring for you will do everything in their power to protect your health and safety. But this does not always happen, and you could become the victim of a serious surgical error. According to the...
Retained surgical items
Surgical staff uses instruments in surgical procedures and is supposed to keep track of all medical devices and tools used during any surgical procedure. There have been instances when a foreign object has unintentionally been left inside the patient's body. These...
What constitutes a prescription error?
A medication dispensed via a doctor or hospital should prove safe. You do not expect to have issues, but you may feel worse or deal with unexpected consequences. Prescription errors occur daily, and while the blame may vary, the consensus is that these missteps may...
What causes birth injuries?
As an expectant parent, you may feel a range of excitement and anxiety when it comes to giving birth. You may have concerns over something happening to your baby. Birth injuries do still occur. While many are short-term, others may present many problems for your...
What are the most frequent medical errors?
Seeking medical help when you need it seems practical. What happens if your condition worsens after you secure a medical professional's help? Medical mistakes still occur at an alarming rate. While a doctor or facility may make a one-off genuine error, other mishaps...
What to do if misdiagnosis leads to months of incorrect treatment
When you receive a diagnosis for a serious medical condition, you might feel a sense of relief in knowing that you will get the treatment you need. You likely would not even think to suspect that the diagnosis could be incorrect. Misdiagnosis itself can be an example...
How much do distractions influence prescription errors?
When you are in the middle of an appointment with a doctor, you may not realize that the prescription you get could harm you. Medical malpractice can happen when a professional does not listen to you or does not write the correct dosage for you. Distractions can make...
What is the impact of robotics in medical malpractice?
Being harmed by a medical professional or surgeon simplifies your job in pointing out who is responsible in a case of medical malpractice. However, things get more complicated when your injuries are the fault of a surgical robot. Though technological advances create...
How can distractions during surgery lead to malpractice?
While you may prepare for surgery, you may not prepare for extended issues with complications from the surgery itself. If you notice your health is declining in the time after a procedure and you experienced a form of malpractice, you may want to know why it happened....