A wrong diagnosis can turn your life upside down. The costs add up fast, from extra hospital stays to missed workdays. While money can't fix everything, knowing what compensation you can get will help you take the proper steps for your future. What are medical...
Medical Malpractice
What happens when surgeons leave surgical items inside your body?
Have you ever wondered about the potential consequences of a surgical mishap? One particularly concerning error is when surgeons accidentally leave foreign objects inside a patient's body after surgery. Understanding the dangers and health implications of such...
What are the dangers of a delayed diabetes diagnosis?
Have you ever wondered about the consequences of a delayed diabetes diagnosis? It is a serious issue that could severely impact your health and well-being. It is crucial to understand the dangers of this oversight and how it might count as medical malpractice or...
Hospital-acquired pneumonia: What you need to know
When you enter a hospital, you expect to receive treatment and recover from your ailments. However, sometimes patients face unexpected complications, such as hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP). Understanding the health dangers associated with HAP and knowing when...
Medical malpractice and hospital infections: What you can do to protect yourself
Imagine being in the hospital, recovering from surgery or illness, only to contract an infection that could have been avoided. This happens to thousands of patients every year. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a serious threat to patient safety, and medical...
What are the 3 most common never events in surgeries?
Surgical operations can save lives and provide people with an improved standard of living. However, surgery is relatively risky. All kinds of things can go wrong, such as a patient having an adverse reaction to anesthesia. Some things can occur during the surgery that...
What you need to know about prescription errors
As a patient, you trust your health care providers to prescribe the proper medications for your condition. However, prescription errors can occur, potentially causing serious harm. Understanding these errors can help you stay vigilant about protecting your health....
The potential consequences of ophthalmologist errors
When you entrust your vision to a certified medical practitioner, you likely expect the highest standard of care. Yet, even with a ophthalmologist’s medical certification and experience on your side, mistakes can happen. Ophthalmology is a complex medical field...
How did I get a hospital-acquired infection?
Developing a bacterial infection is common, but we may not expect exposure while already in a hospital. We go to the hospital to get treatment for a health condition. Acquiring an infection while there is the last thing anyone wants to happen. When you have an...
Delayed diagnosis – When lags lead to medical malpractice
Normally, negligence leading to medical malpractice takes the form of medical errors. However, it doesn’t always have to be about administering the wrong medicine or surgical mistakes. Healthcare providers have a legal and ethical duty to diagnose patients' conditions...