People go to hospitals to receive treatment for traumatic injuries or illnesses. They need the expert support of healthcare professionals or types of treatment that are not available over the counter. There is an expectation that patients admitted to a hospital should...
Medical Malpractice
How to choose the right medical malpractice attorney
Most people go their whole lives without seriously thinking about medical malpractice. While most people may experience one or two minor medical errors at some point, only a small portion of people suffer significant consequences due to the mistakes of medical...
When doctors fail to warn of the risks of injectable weight loss drugs
For years, people wished there was a drug that could help them lose weight quickly and with minimal effort. In recent years, a new category of drugs has created opportunity for those who want to lose weight but have struggled to do so through conventional methods....
How medical professionals could cause a patient’s brain injury
People rely on healthcare professionals when they have an injury or an illness. A physician's assistance is necessary to diagnose someone's medical condition. A doctor also needs to recommend treatment or prescribe medication. Patients generally trust their doctors...
What happens when doctors overprescribe medication?
Doctors are the gatekeepers for multiple kinds of medical care. Their recommendation is necessary for someone to obtain an appointment with a specialist. A doctor also needs to prescribe a medication and oversee someone's treatment with a drug. Prescribed medications...
Patients can sometimes recover revision surgery expenses
Surgical operations are sometimes the best treatment option for people with a range of different medical challenges. For example, surgery can help those with joint issues as surgeons can either correct damage to connective tissue or replace the joint itself in some...
Why is monitoring important in labor and delivery scenarios?
Women who are in labor expect that their medical team at the hospital or delivery center will do everything possible to keep them and their baby safe. Addressing safety concerns, for example, involves monitoring the mother and baby throughout the process. When...
How can anesthesia errors endanger the lives of patients?
Anesthesia is an invaluable component of many medical procedures. Broadly speaking, it helps to alleviate pain and discomfort for patients undergoing surgery or other invasive treatments. While anesthesia is generally safe when administered by trained professionals,...
3 mistakes doctors make too often when prescribing opioids
Opioid medications are very potent and useful drugs. These relatively new synthetic medications have largely replaced traditional opioid medications. They help people manage pain and can even promote rest when someone's discomfort might otherwise affect their ability...
When can a doctor be held liable for a negligent referral?
In your grandparents’ or maybe even in your parents’ day, people often saw one doctor (often known as their family physician) throughout their entire lives. If they developed a particularly serious condition like cancer or a neurological disorder, they may be referred...