Cancer impacts people in very different ways, but one thing that many people experience is known as cancer fatigue. It can happen even when the cancer is being treated properly, and it generally leaves you feeling exhausted, weak and tired.The problem is that medical...
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Hospital Negligence
Nurses cannot ignore call buttons
Hospital residents often use call buttons to get the attention of the nurses, alerting them to the fact that they need extra assistance at the moment. In theory, these are only supposed to be used in emergencies, when people quickly need help with things they cannot...
Risks hospital patients face
That trip to the hospital could actually put you at serious risk. This is true, to a degree, if you're just visiting. However, experts generally say that the greatest risk for disease, infection and other complications is undoubtedly to people who are patients.Maybe...
Reasons why emergency room doctors make mistakes
Doctors can make mistakes and errors in any setting. In fact, medical errors have been identified as one of the leading reasons for death in the United States, and thousands of more people suffer injuries every year.In the emergency department, though, patients face...
What to consider if your loved one dies in a hospital
If your loved one passes away in a hospital, it's no doubt a very difficult time for your family. You may not really understand what happened, why it happened or how it could have been prevented. It's very important to dig into this so that you know where you stand...
Hospital workers must know what puts babies at risk
There are numerous risk factors that can make injuries more likely when children are being born. It is very important for hospital workers and staff members to know what these risk factors are so that they can take the proper steps to keep these vulnerable children...
Medical negligence leads to many different problems
Negligence in a medical setting can cost you dearly. After all, you trust doctors and nurses with your life, even when you're not thinking about it.Perhaps you have a deadly allergy to a certain medication, for instance. They assure you that they read your file and...
Most Americans die in the hospital
When you ask people where they would like to pass away, when that day finally comes, the vast majority of them simply pick their homes. They would like to be at home, likely surrounded by their loved ones. That's what about 80 percent of people choose when asked, and...
Did the hospital give you an infection?
You went to the hospital because you value your health and you wanted the assistance of medical professionals. You had minor surgery, and you spent a night in the hospital recovering. You felt fine in the morning and they released you to go home.A few days later, you...
Hospitals and medication errors
Think about the average hospital with countless patients receiving care at the same time. There are only so many nurses and doctors to go around, and because hospitals are always trying to save money, they're often pushing themselves to get more done with fewer...