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Unfortunately, birth injuries are a common form of medical malpractice. Sometimes the medical staff's negligence is responsible for these injuries. If you suspect your child may have an injury after birth, consider the most common types and their causes. Common types...
When you stay in the hospital, you likely expect you will get better while there. The whole point of receiving intensive care from medical professionals within this setting is to fix whatever health issue you have. However, some people end up developing additional...
If you believe that your doctor did something wrong with your treatment, you may have a medical malpractice case. The law is rather specific about what you must prove to win your case. Medical malpractice is not just being upset with your doctor or being unhappy with...
Mothers who have just had a baby require monitoring and care, but they often become overlooked as the focus goes on the baby. But even a woman who had a safe and healthy pregnancy could be at risk for a serious complication after the birth. Postpartum preeclampsia...
Being your own advocate is an essential part of ensuring you get good medical care. It can also help to decrease mistakes. Being an advocate means looking out for your care. It involves staying informed and aware of all aspects of the services you are receiving....
Colon and rectal cancers, often referred to together as colorectal cancer, usually begin as polyps in the colon or rectum. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. However, it is possible for...
The emergency room is a high-stakes atmosphere. Some of the most serious patients come into this part of the hospital. Not to mention, diagnosis has to happen quickly, which opens the door for mistakes. A study of ER mistakes showed the highest risk for misdiagnosis...
Diagnostic errors occur when a healthcare professional makes a mistake in determining what is wrong with a patient. It can happen for many reasons, but research into this area is not as good as it should be. Still, there are known issues that are preventable and could...
Humans make mistakes, and errors in some professions are not that big of a deal. But for medical workers, errors can lead to someone dying. The worst part about medical errors is they are usually completely avoidable. According to the National Library of Medicine,...
Neonatal sepsis occurs in infants under 90 days old. Early onset sepsis occurs within the first week of a baby's life, whereas late-onset sepsis occurs after the first week and before the three-month mark. The most common bacteria behind neonatal sepsis include E...
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