Minor surgery may just require localized painkillers, which means that you’re awake the entire time. For instance, some people have their wisdom teeth removed in this fashion.  For major surgery -- and, often, even for wisdom teeth -- people are given medication that...

Doctors are only human, so they can make mistakes. Unfortunately, a mistaken diagnosis can lead to serious consequences for a patient. There are at least 12 million people who receive the wrong diagnosis here in the U.S. annually. These errors result in up to 80,000...

Medical errors can happen at any time. Any techniques or measures that can be utilized to prevent them are greatly needed.  One such technique that has gained in popularity is the time-out method. The time-out method is designed to ensure that doctors don't operate on...

Sometimes you get an infection and need antibiotics. Or you may take prescription medication for high blood pressure or diabetes. Other times, you may need to take prescription-strength painkillers. In any of these situations, we assume that our doctors and...

Surgery is a risk that many individuals must take to improve their health. Throughout Kansas City, individuals make the calculated decision to allow medical professionals to operate on their bodies in the hope that they will feel better once they have recovered. For...

You go into the hospital for one thing and end up with another. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), that is precisely what happens to around 3 % of people treated in U.S. hospitals. Close to 90,000 people die each year due to infections...

Medical professionals have shouldered an incredible burden these last months. They have done a fantastic job under extremely challenging conditions. What fewer people know is that medical professionals have been severely overworked for years. It is likely they could...

Those impacted by medical malpractice, whether family, friends or the individual actually harmed understand its lingering effects. From short and long-term health consequences to financial distress, medical malpractice often leaves lasting scars. One consequence is a...

You expected your doctor to treat you with compassion and appropriate care. Now you’re either significantly injured or facing a worsened medical condition on account of his or her error. You’re probably angry, frustrated, confused, and scared for the future,...

A patient who decides to file a medical malpractice claim in Missouri should know that there are complex state laws governing caps on total damages, the statute of limitations for claims as well as other restrictions. Consultation with experienced counsel can help an...