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,...
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Neonatal sepsis can threaten your baby’s life
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...
Radiology: Vital but open for error
As technology has advanced, the medical field now has a growing number of tools available to ensure you receive the right diagnosis. After going to a Florida radiology center, you expect clear, concise results to know where to go next. If an error occurs, that may...
How could doctors refusing to see sick patients increase ER mistakes?
Dealing with contagious illnesses is nothing new. But in recent years, doctors' offices have begun shifting how they deal with sick patients. The idea seems obvious that people go to the doctor when they are sick. Still, many doctors are refusing to see patients who...
Surgical negligence claim reaches the Supreme Court
Those involved in medical malpractice cases may often find their cases taken to higher courts when details become complicated or a party involved files appeals or injunctions that delay a ruling. When cases such as this reach the Supreme Court, new questions that...
Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections – An Overview
When people go to the hospital, they expect the medical staff to do their best to treat their conditions. Many recognize that sometimes current science limits the abilities of health care providers to aid them in making full recoveries. Few expect they may contract...
What are the different types of cerebral palsy?
A motor disability is one that affects movement. Cerebral palsy is the most common childhood motor disability. It results from abnormal brain development or damage to the brain during childbirth. Cerebral palsy can cause different symptoms depending on the areas of...
What is a medical misdiagnosis, and how does it happen?
When you visit the doctor’s office, you hope they will properly diagnose your condition and administer the right treatment, so you can get back on your feet and carry on with your daily life. And most often, this is how it goes. Unfortunately, there are times when a...
Medical errors kill an alarming number of Americans
As a U.S. citizen, you probably have some clear thoughts about the American health care system. Regardless of those thoughts, health care in the U.S. tends to be at least decent for most. Still, medical errors kill an alarming number of Americans every single year....
Do hospital administrators care more about money than health?
If you are not feeling well, you probably have a couple of options. You either can schedule an appointment with your primary care physician and wait until he or she is available or go to the emergency room. While you may receive considerably faster attention in the...