Cervical cancer was once of the deadliest forms of cancer for American women, though the advancement of testing for the disease has led to a drop in numbers. But mishandling the crucial first steps of the process can quickly lead to an uphill battle. There will be...
Surgery can be time-consuming and expensive for most Ohio residents. But at some point, a procedure could be the difference between life and death. Those who do need surgery expect the highest quality of care from the surgeons who carry out their operation. Sadly, not...
What if you were to go to an Ohio doctor's office and request examination for a series of particular symptoms you were experiencing? Would you expect the doctor to be able properly diagnose your condition? Like most patients, you likely answered "yes" or at least...
Delayed or inaccurate diagnoses are responsible for more than a third of all medical malpractice claims in the United States, where the patient died or was severely disabled, according to a recent white paper study. The research was funded by the Society to Improve...
What is the difference between safety and quality regarding medical care in an Ohio hospital? When you enter a hospital for medical treatment, examination or surgery, you can reasonably expect to receive care in accordance with accepted safety standards and the...
Doctors, nurses and other Ohio medical team members are not miracle workers. You understand that. However, they are legally bound to adhere to all health and safety regulations and accepted standards of procedure when providing care or treatment to you for any type of...
There are many good hospitals and other medical facilities in Ohio. Perhaps you and your family have been under the care of the same physician for years. Nowadays, however, it's not uncommon to see several different doctors every time you seek a medical examination,...
When you enter an Ohio hospital for medical treatment, you can reasonably expect that any and all licensed caregivers will act according to the highest level of accepted standards to keep you safe. Many procedures or treatments involve risk, and it's up to your doctor...
When you undergo surgery at an Ohio hospital, especially if the procedure you're having necessitates general anesthesia, you are fully entrusting your safety and well-being to the surgical team assigned to your care. Before surgery, your doctor hopefully had at least...
If you're like most Ohio residents, at some point in your life, you've probably experienced a stomach ache. Perhaps you became bloated and were unsure what was causing your discomfort. Was it something you ate, or did you have an underlying health condition that was...
