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...
Can marking patients help avoid medical malpractice?
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...
A missed heart attack diagnosis can endanger women
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...
Common examples of surgical errors
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...
Does a negative outcome mean you have a medical malpractice claim?
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...
Did your healthcare provider make a medication error?
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...
Was your doctor impaired while treating you?
While being a doctor can be highly rewarding, it is no secret that the job is also stressful. Doctors often have to work long shifts, sacrificing spending time with their friends and family members. Doctors are highly skilled, but they are only human. They are...
Key steps in the medical diagnostic process
A health condition or injury can only be treated effectively if it is diagnosed properly. Diagnosing medical conditions requires doctors to train and study for several years. Even then, doctors continue to learn on the job. While medical technology has advanced...
Medical gaslighting occurs more frequently to women
If you are a woman, it likely doesn’t come as a surprise to learn that women seeking health care often get their symptoms ignored or downgraded by their physicians. It’s a form of medical gaslighting that happens every day in the medical community. Below are some of...
Did your doctor interrupt you?
Think about your last visit to the doctor’s office. When you were talking to your doctor and trying to describe your symptoms or any medical issues you were facing, did they listen to you? Or did they interrupt you? It’s an important question to ask because studies...
