When you go into the hospital, you expect to leave in better shape than when you arrived. You rely on your doctors to properly diagnose your condition and provide an appropriate course of treatment. During your stay, you will probably see nurses more than doctors....
When you visit a doctor's office or other medical facility in Ohio, you can reasonably expect that all licensed professionals who tend to your care will do so in a manner consistent with the highest accepted standards in the medical industry. Every physician is unique...
Every year in Ohio and across the country, numerous individuals need to have their gallbladders removed. Medical providers claim this is a minimally invasive surgery, particularly as surgeons often perform the procedure laparoscopically. Unfortunately, there are those...
When you learn that you have a medical condition that needs attention, you certainly want to ensure that you not only receive the best care but also receive the correct treatment. Substandard care, misdiagnoses, improper treatments and other medical malpractice issues...
The ordeal of having surgery is a big concern on its own. One thing you shouldn't have to worry about is leaving the operating room with more than just the stitches you expected; yet, for many Ohio patients every year, this is exactly what happens. A number of studies...
In the wake of the Ohio Supreme Court's decision in Stewart v. Vivian, physicians around the country are paying more attention to the "apology laws" in their state. In a recent article written by a physician for the Huffington Post, he advises that "it would be...
Many people have apprehensions when it comes to seeking medical attention. Some parties may think that they do not have the means to cover the costs associated with medical care, and other individuals may worry about the procedures or treatments they may need. While...
Perhaps you or someone you know has suffered bad effects or has even died because of a health problem made worse by medical care. Either they had a complication from a medicine, or they developed a problem after a surgery. You wonder, is the doctor responsible or is...
Earlier this month, pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson celebrated after obtaining a Missouri Court of Appeals reversed a $72 million verdict against the company. This is a huge win for a company that currently has thousands of lawsuits pending throughout the...
Earlier this month, pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson celebrated after obtaining a Missouri Court of Appeals reversed a $72 million verdict against the company. This is a huge win for a company that currently has thousands of lawsuits pending throughout the...
