When taking surgical errors into consideration, some people envision a negligent surgeon who fails to perform an operation properly. For example, a surgical operation may be performed on the wrong site or, in some istances, even the wrong patient. While this is...
Month: March 2018
How common are diagnostic errors?
We go to the doctor expecting that we can trust the care we are receiving. When a doctor gives us a diagnosis and prescribes treatment, we trust what he or she is saying. After all, the doctor is the medical professional, the one who went through years of medical...
Taking action over delayed assistance
Medical professionals sometimes make honest mistakes, resulting in an incredible amount of unnecessary patient suffering. However, there are also negligent medical workers who intentionally show no regard for the well-being of patients, which can be particularly...
What is nursing malpractice?
When we think of malpractice, we don’t think about nurses. Serious mistakes in healthcare can occur in the rank of nurses. Nursing care is the first line of healthcare. Nurses spend more time with patients than doctors do. Errors in treating a patient. Harmful...
Are dangerous VA doctors still practicing?
The largest integrated health care system in the United States is the Veterans Health Administration. Considering the fact that veterans literally put their lives on the line for their country, the government owes all veterans access to quality health care services....
When an infection is left untreated
On this blog, we have covered all sorts of examples of errors that medical professionals make, which can endanger the lives of patients they are supposed to be caring for. However, doctor errors manifest in many ways, which some people are not always aware of....
Understanding preeclampsia and pregnancy
As an expecting mother, you will have many doctor appointments leading up to your due date. In the beginning, these checkups will be less frequent - typically monthly - but as you get closer to your due date, it is normal for the frequency of these checkups to...
Robotic exoskeletons help paralyzed patients
For many individuals who suffer a catastrophic injury or debilitating disease that results in paralysis, the prognosis for returning function to their legs can be a dim one. However, recent advances in technology and medicine have seen some innovative applications...
How many TBIs are caused by traffic accidents?
From property damage to financial repercussions and emotional pain, motor vehicle collisions have a long list of potential consequences. However, some victims’ lives are upended because of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that they suffered during an accident....
What are some signs of a concussion after a crash?
From a broken arm to back injuries, motor vehicle collisions have a number of consequences. Unfortunately, the full extent of a victim’s injuries may not be clear until a certain amount of time has passed. For example, someone may have suffered a concussion...