A very important question that has to be answered is, "How many people die due to medical mistakes in U.S. hospitals?" Hospitals are where you should feel your safest, protected by those who want to see you get well and to live a happy, healthy life. When something...
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Surgical time outs and why they’re necessary
There are many steps doctors, nurses and other medical providers can take to keep patients safe. For surgeons, one of these strategies is called a surgical time out. It's an important pre-surgery break that helps reduce the risk to the patient.A surgical time out is...
What do you need to prove to win a wrongful death case?
Medical malpractice is a serious concern for patients, because missing a diagnosis or failing to treat a patient properly can lead to serious injuries or death. When a patient dies due to a doctor's negligence, it's known as a wrongful death.There are several parts of...
Undiagnosed diabetes and the risk to cardiovascular health
Living with a disease like diabetes is very difficult for those who have it, and it can also cause strain on their families. The benefit of a diagnosis is that it the disease then be treated and managed. If diabetes is not diagnosed, it can lead to a number of serious...
What is medical negligence and informed consent?
If you're thinking of filing a medical malpractice case, here are a couple things to consider. First, remember that you must file your case before the statute of limitations expires. If you have been hurt in a medical malpractice case, you have two years from the time...