When a child shows signs of illness or pain, getting the correct diagnosis quickly is crucial. However, children are sometimes misdiagnosed, especially with physical conditions. These mistakes can delay treatment and lead to more serious health problems. Outlined...
When a patient goes in for surgery, there’s always the risk of wrong-site surgery. This can happen when the surgeon performs the wrong operation or operates on the wrong patient. It also happens when they operate at the wrong location on that patient, such as...
On television shows and in movies, a person who’s having a heart attack has a dramatic episode that includes intense chest pains that may lead to them dropping to the ground. While that might be how it happens in some cases, there are other ways that a heart attack...
If your boss tells you that there is going to be a dress code, you may feel like they are treating you unfairly. You believe that you should have the freedom to wear whatever you want to work. It does not affect your performance, so the institution of the dress code...
Federal and state statutes establish key baselines for employee wages. Generally speaking, businesses have to pay at least a minimum hourly wage. However, those in service-based professions where they receive gratuities often work for far less than the traditional...
All surgical procedures have risks, but some complications stem from preventable mistakes. Surgical errors can have severe consequences, including long-term health issues or even loss of life. Below are some of the most common surgical mistakes. Wrong-site surgery...
When parents divorce, a custody arrangement is usually set. In some cases, partners are able to agree on a schedule that meets the child’s best interests. If this is not feasible, then the court will set a custody arrangement that meets the child’s best interests. ...
Many people are frustrated when they experience a negative medical outcome. Perhaps they undergo a procedure that doesn’t turn out the way they hoped, or a loved one receives attempted life-saving care—but passes away. They may believe this is an example of medical...
Errors involving medication in the medical field can occur at any stage, from administration to prescription. A healthcare provider could make a medication error that injures a patient, which could be considered medical malpractice. Here is what to know about...
Rear-end crashes are some of the most common collisions. Particularly when traffic levels are heavy, one vehicle might collide with a slower or stopped vehicle in front of it. Rear-end collisions can result in soft tissue damage, broken bones, spinal cord injuries and...
