Surgical errors happen more often than you think. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), at least 4,000 surgical errors occur in the United States annually. What you might believe is just postoperative pain or discomfort could actually be a sign of a surgical error. Surgical errors are preventable, making them all the […]
Cancer is a disease characterized by out-of-control cell growth. It can happen anywhere in the body and spread rapidly. Due to the nature of the disease being able to thrive within the body, a patient’s symptoms can vary, and the diagnosis is based on a multitude of things, such as blood analyses and biopsies. Cancer […]
Many public and private locations must provide security to those residing within. A violation of this often results in premise liability. The victim can take legal action against them with proof of negligence. When a location has the promise of security measures but fails to apply them, it could lead to danger. A crime may […]
Medical professionals swear an oath to keep patients safe, but sometimes, even the most well-intentioned doctors, nurses, and other medical staff make mistakes. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) reported that around 44,000 to 98,000 hospitalized patients die yearly due to medical errors. Anesthesia is a dangerous yet necessary medication. It’s designed to put patients into […]
A hospital is a place of healing and recovery. It’s where people seek treatment and undergo surgical procedures for various reasons. Within the walls of hospitals are operating rooms that are expected to follow disease control policies to prevent infection after operations. While operating rooms are often compliant, incision site infections still happen. When they […]
The birth of a child is a beautiful and momentous occasion for any family, but this miraculous event can quickly turn into tragedy if the newborn suffers from a preventable birth injury. Cerebral palsy is one of the most common birth injuries, affecting approximately 10,000 live births annually in the United States. This condition is […]
