Medical professionals must base treatment on each patient’s unique needs. This means treating the individual, not just considering their age. But, there are instances when doctors may unintentionally provide less than the needed care to older adults. This can happen...
Medical Malpractice
What is causation in the context of a medical malpractice claim?
Causation is a critical component that an injured party must prove if they want to pursue a medical malpractice claim. Causation, in legal terms, refers to the link between the negligent act of a health care provider and the injury suffered by the patient. In a...
How dangerous are foreign objects left in the body after surgery?
Surgical “never events” are medical errors that are too unthinkable that they should have never happened. An example is when a surgeon leaves foreign objects inside a patient’s body after the procedure. Although such errors are preventable, a study shows that a U.S....
Certain groups suffer a higher risk of diagnostic errors than others
Numerous factors contribute to diagnostic mistakes. Unusual presentation of symptoms, communication challenges and pressure on medical professionals can all contribute to diagnostic errors. Anyone can potentially encounter the wrong medical professional on the wrong...
How Missouri’s negligence law affects medical malpractice cases
In Missouri, the outcome of medical malpractice cases depends on the state’s negligence rules. Unlike most states, it follows the ‘pure comparative negligence’ rule. This rule helps figure out who’s at fault during the medical mistake and how much compensation you can...
How lack of informed consent can result in medical malpractice
In healthcare, it is a patient's fundamental right to learn about and understand the purpose, benefits and other relevant information about a procedure or treatment. Accordingly, medical professionals have the duty to explain this information as clearly as they can to...
Why do modern doctors make so many diagnostic errors?
There are numerous different types of medical malpractice. Even though patients typically want to trust their physicians, doctors can fail them in a variety of ways, many of which can hurt their chances of a full recovery or otherwise favorable outcome. Staff members...
Complications that follow a tailbone injury after childbirth
In some cases, childbirth can result in pain and discomfort related to a tailbone injury. This injury can lead to more issues that doctors must address promptly to prevent more serious consequences. For mothers already struggling with the challenges of childbirth,...
What can cause medication errors?
It is typical to receive prescriptions and take medication to alleviate various illnesses or symptoms. However, following the doctor's orders could have grave repercussions if medication errors occur. These preventable mistakes affect a minimum of 1.5 million patients...
What causes an aneurysm misdiagnosis?
Brain aneurysms could be fatal. They happen when a portion of the artery bulges and becomes weak. If left untreated, the swollen area could rupture and lead to a stroke. This severe condition could easily result in high-risk situations. However, they are prone to...