Are you an expecting parent? If you are, you should be aware that there are instances during the birthing process that may result in your doctor ordering a C-section. According to the Cleveland Clinic, some of the reasons why a doctor may order a C-section include: The failure of labor to progress (when the cervix...
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The ‘July Effect’: How Do I Know if My Doctor is Safe?
If you plan to undergo a medical procedure this month, or if you end up in the hospital, you should be aware of the ‘July effect’. This phenomenon involves errors made by medical providers due to the influx of new interns and residents that begin working at facilities during July. According to a column published...
Read MoreMedical Malpractice: What is a ‘Never Event’?
Did you know that about 4,000 people are killed each year in never events involving botched surgeries called a "never event"? Additionally, countless other Americans are injured in never events, which occur when items are left in patients, arteries are severed or the wrong organs or limbs are worked on by a doctor. This form...
Read MoreAre C-Section Procedures Increasing?
Have you suffered injuries due to a botched cesarean section procedure? We bring this subject up because it has been reported that these c-section procedures are being performed far more often than what is medically recommended in the U.S. According to ABC News, statistics show that in the U.S., 32.7 percent of births are...
Read MoreCould ‘Black Boxes’ Reduce Surgical Errors?
Sadly, about 4,000 Americans are killed each year through “never events” that occur during surgery and black boxes could help reduce this. Introducing "Black Boxes" in Operating Rooms May Reduce Errors Journalists describe these events as situations where there is a professional agreement that they should never happen during a surgery, including events where items are...
Read MoreCan I Sue a Doctor for Performing a Needless Procedure?
Have you ever been victimized by poor medical care? Remember, medical malpractice can include instances when a healthcare provider performs a needless procedure. We bring this up because recently WBAL-TV reported that lawyers involved in a medical malpractice case in Towson against the St. Joseph Medical Center and Dr. Mark Midei say that 21 plaintiffs...
Read MoreBirth Injuries: Should I Have My Child’s Case Investigated?
Did you know that medical malpractice and/or the failure of a healthcare provider to act in a timely fashion during childbirth could have disastrous consequences? Common medical mistakes during child delivery include: Failure to respond appropriately to bleeding Failure to respond to fetal distress Failure to anticipate birth complications Misuse of forceps Delay in performing...
Read MoreMaryland Should Not Have a Birth Injury Fund
According to the Baltimore Sun, a state panel made up of people from the healthcare industry is pushing legislators to create a birth injury fund, much to the dismay of some victim advocates. The taskforce made the recommendation to the General Assembly towards the end of 2014. The...
Read MoreAre Dangerous Drugs a Problem at Nursing Homes?
If your loved one is a nursing home resident, make sure you pay attention to any prescription medication that has been given to him or her. According to National Public Radio, it is common for nursing home residents to be prescribed antipsychotic drugs to suppress anxiety or aggression that can be caused by Alzheimer's disease...
Read MoreMedical Malpractice: Do Providers Withhold Information About Mistakes?
If a healthcare provider has injured you or your loved one, whether it was through failing to diagnose a disease, birth injuries or surgical errors, you could file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Unfortunately, errors in the healthcare industry are not uncommon. According to the Journal of Patient Safety,...
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