Despite the ample evidence that shows doctors make more errors when they are fatigued, many still have to work hours that would force someone in a different profession to quit. This atrocity is one that can lead to harm to patients who are counting on their doctors to...
Learning to keep your doctor focused
Let's be clear: Your doctor should always be focused on you when you come in for an appointment. It is no more your job to make sure they don't get distracted than it is your job to make a diagnosis before you get to the office. That said, you do need to understand...
Informed consent is a must in medical situations
When you are seeing a doctor or are a patient in a hospital, you have the right to make decisions about your case. You must have all the pertinent information so that you can do this. Unfortunately, some doctors become so rushed that they forget about informed consent...
Infections must be addressed quickly to avoid grave harm
Having an infection can cause a lot of problems in your body. The severity and type of infection can play a direct role in how you can recover from it. There are many times that infections are mild and will go away with only simple treatments. In other cases, the...
Do you have a bad doctor? Look for these red flags
Any doctor can make mistakes. You could feel like you have the best doctor in the state. They could be kind, compassionate, experienced and highly educated. They can still make a mistake. That said, if you get a "bad doctor," do your odds of a negative outcome...
Doctors who make errors can seriously harm patients
Doctors are entrusted with the life of every patient they see. Even when the issues the patient has are minor, the doctor is still expected to provide care that is in line with the standard of care. Most doctors take their duties seriously and put their patients'...
Doctor’s errors can lead to serious patient injuries
You doctor should always act in your best interests. In order to do this, they must be mentally alert and able to analyze the situation. When doctors are fatigued or not paying attention, they might end up making errors that harm patients. If you are one of the...
Multitasking doctors can make mistakes
Doctors have busy schedules and heavy workloads. They also have to be able to respond to the unexpected, as things happen quickly and lives may depend on them. This can lead to a fair amount of distraction. One way that doctors try to get through this heavy workload...
Patients can take action after a doctor error
Your doctors have your trust, but you should always remember that they are human and might make errors. Some errors they make might be harmless enough; however, there are instances in which patients suffer greatly when a doctor doesn't make the right choices. When...
Doctors who make errors can harm or kill patients
We trust doctors with our health each time we seek out medical care. We don't expect that they will be perfect but we don't ever want them to make an error that can put us in danger. When a doctor does make an error, there is a chance that it can be easily corrected...