Hospital visits are often times of vulnerability and trust in the medical professionals providing your care. Yet, even in such settings, negligence can occur, potentially putting your health at further risk. Being aware of possible examples of negligence can help you...
What are some signs of a negligent doctor during birth?
When the medical staff surrounding you at your birth does not listen to your worries or fails to take important steps, you may be facing serious health consequences. This kind of negligence can feel intimidating to deal with since many women rely on doctors' knowledge...
Can short doctor’s appointments lead to malpractice?
When it comes to healthcare, one of the most common concerns is patient-doctor interactions. Today, a typical doctor's appointment may last only about 15 minutes. This raises questions about the adequacy of such short consultations for diagnosing potential health...
What are the most common birth injuries?
These days, giving birth is safer than it has ever been in the past. On top of that, the country's statistics for birth and labor show that it is a relatively safe thing for most mothers to go through. Though a minority of babies end up in harm's way, this does not...
What should you know about medication errors?
These days, upwards of 6,000 prescription medications exist. Needless to say, it is expected for some mix-ups and errors to happen every now and then. Unfortunately, these mistakes can sometimes lead to adverse or even life-threatening reactions. In such cases, it...
How can serious medication errors happen?
After an illness or an injury, you may get a prescription for a medication that you need to take. In the time following this decision, you could start to notice signs of physical problems that were not there before. Medication errors that come from medical malpractice...
Is dehydration evidence of nursing home abuse?
When you decided to move your elderly parents into a nursing home, you hoped you could trust the staff at the facility to provide adequate care. Still, according to reporting from NPR, nursing homes across the country are experiencing record staffing shortages. This...
What are the standards of care during childbirth
If you are expecting a baby, you know that your child's birth will be one of the most memorable moments of your life. You are looking forward to the arrival and making sure your baby is born healthy. For the best outcome, you have to rely on medical professionals to...
Are diagnostic errors preventable?
Diagnostic errors occur often and can be hard to prevent. Johns Hopkins Medicine explains the funding and research in the area of diagnosis errors is not as robust as it needs to be. However, there are still things that providers can do to help avoid errors and ensure...
What can you legally do after a birth injury?
When you deal with a birth injury, it can feel devastating. After all, in the midst of what should feel completely celebratory, you instead have to deal with the reality that your child might suffer permanent damage or even face death. On top of that, most birth...