Numerous instances of medical malpractice happen in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation, most likely on a daily basis, but the vast majority of these malpractice events remain unexplored. In a lot of the cases, they go unexplored because nobody suffered serious injury. When a patient doesn’t get hurt, the patient won’t have a claim. Imagine […]
Naturopathic medicine – which includes a number of alternative sub-practices as alternatives to conventional medical practice – has been around for a long time. It is only in recent times that the United States has begun to recognize this practice as a legitimate health care option, and arguments are ongoing regarding the validity of naturopathic […]
Have you heard of the so-called “Conspiracy of Silence”? It’s something that is often brought up in medical malpractice cases, and it can be a significant hurdle to overcome when trying to prove fault or show that negligence existed in a case. Essentially, if you think a doctor did not provide care that was up to the […]
The country was saddened in August 2014 by news that legendary comedienne Joan Rivers had died. It was even more upsetting to learn that her death may have been caused by medical malpractice. Although she was 81 years old, Rivers still seemed to be in good health. A week before her death, Ms. Rivers complained […]
The utmost certain standard of care is always expected of doctors and nurses. One small mistake can have catastrophic consequences, which is why doctors and nurses are expected to abide by stringent rules and standards. Unfortunately, some healthcare professionals fail to live up to these standards, and patients may be left in a worse condition […]
Michigan residents often trust that health care facilities will provide them with the care they need to get better. Sadly, this does not always happen, and, sometimes, patients leave in a worse condition than when they arrived as the result of a doctor’s negligence. When this happens, it may be possible to pursue legal action […]
Medical malpractice can refer to a range of different types of medical mistakes and medical negligence including misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, surgical and anesthesia errors and medication errors. Medications are able to do significant good when they are properly administered, however, when medication is improperly prescribed or administered, the results can be serious. Medication errors, […]
Philadelphia residents likely go to hospitals expecting to get treatment that will eventually help them get better. Not many go into a healthcare facility expecting to leave in worse shape than when they arrived. Unfortunately, though, this very situation can happen to patients who become victims of medical malpractice. Far too often, healthcare providers act […]
It is commonly known that early detection of cancer is important for the treatment of cancer. The possibility of surviving certain cancers, including colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer and cervical cancer, as well as other types of cancer, are better when the cancer is detected early on. In general, medical patients expect and trust […]
Pennsylvanians may be familiar with the issue of misdiagnosis in the medical world, but they may not know that the topic of overdiagnosis has been a hot one as of late. Overdiagnosis is an especially pertinent issue in the area of breast imaging with regards to the screening of diseases such as breast cancer. Overdiagnosis is […]