Medication errors represent a serious issue in healthcare, causing harm to countless patients each year. Misadministration or incorrect dosage of medications stands out as a prevalent type of error that can lead to severe consequences. Understanding the causes and...
Medical Malpractice
Your options for preventing anesthesia problems
Undergoing anesthesia is a normal part of many surgical operations that most patients do not think twice about. In reality, though, dangerous problems can arise when medical professionals make mistakes with anesthetics. Negligence surrounding the use of anesthesia is...
Common surgical errors that may be medical malpractice
Surgeries can be necessary and life-saving procedures, but they also carry the risk of medical mistakes and malpractice. In some cases, surgery mishaps can lead to severe injuries, permanent disabilities or even death. Here are some of the most common types of surgery...
General anesthesia risks and complications
Even routine surgeries involve risk, particularly when they require general anesthesia. Fortunately, serious complications from general anesthesia are rare. When things do go wrong, however, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit. Potential...
3 medical malpractice errors that affect the elderly
Medical malpractice is the result of negligence on a doctor's part. While anyone can become a victim of medical malpractice, there are a few examples of medical errors that may have a particularly significant effect on elderly patients. Though very few people would...
Can I sue an ER doctor for medical malpractice?
Most times, when you think of medical malpractice, you may envision a surgery gone wrong. The doctor left a surgical implement in someone, or a patient received the wrong blood type during a procedure. Have you ever thought about what goes on in emergency rooms? ERs...
5 common medical mistakes (and how to prevent them)
Going to the hospital for care can be a stressful experience, whether you are going in to have a baby or undergo surgery. And the situation can become even more upsetting if medical workers make a mistake. Unfortunately, too many patients suffer the consequences of...