Doctor errors, which can range from forgetting to call back a patient to providing the wrong prescriptions, have the potential to seriously harm those who rely on medical providers for care. Sometimes, it's not even the medical doctor's direct errors that cause a...
Experienced • Established • Effective
Month: July 2018
Is it malpractice? Here’s 2 things to consider
Failing to diagnose a patient isn't always a sign of malpractice, but there are times when it is. As someone who now has an advanced stage of cancer, you may not be sure why your previous complaints and tests didn't signal that something was wrong. Your medical...
Can a checklist prevent surgical errors?
One of the things medical providers should be doing each time they work with a patient is inputting information into patient charts and using checklists to make sure they have covered every part of a treatment or conversation.For surgeons, a surgical checklist could...
What do you need for a successful medical malpractice claim?
Many patients who fall ill while in a hospital's care may hope that they can pursue a medical malpractice claim, but how easy is it really? The reality is that many people attempt and fail to bring lawsuits against hospitals, but every case is different. Where your...