Losing a child is an unimaginably painful experience. It can be even more tragic knowing it could have been prevented by the medical professionals responsible for keeping you and your child safe. While infant death is not uncommon during or immediately after birth,...
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Are you ignoring the warning signs of a mini-stroke?
Have you ever heard of a transient ischemic attack (TIA), often called a mini-stroke? It is a serious condition that may be a precursor to a full-blown stroke. Understanding the symptoms and risks associated with TIAs is crucial for your health and well-being....
Can emergency room overcrowding lead to more diagnostic errors?
Emergency rooms (ERs) often face high patient volumes, especially during peak times. Overcrowding has become a significant problem, leading to delays in care and an increased risk of diagnostic errors. This blog explores how overcrowding affects the accuracy of...
When a HIPAA violation becomes medical malpractice
While a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) violation differs from medical malpractice, these issues can overlap. In Florida, healthcare providers must follow strict rules to protect patient information and provide good care. HIPAA violation A...
What are the harmful effects of delayed diagnosis?
Imagine going to the doctor, hoping for answers, only to face weeks or even months of uncertainty. A delayed diagnosis can lead to more than just frustration—it can cause serious harm. This blog explains how these delays can affect your health and why taking action is...
Can emergency room mistakes lead to catastrophic injuries?
Emergency rooms are places of urgency and high stakes. People rely on ER staff to provide quick and accurate care when emergencies strike. However, mistakes can happen, and their consequences can be catastrophic. Understanding the potential errors and knowing what...
Understanding the dangers of misdiagnosed diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition, but its diagnosis may not always be straightforward. Misdiagnosing diabetes could have severe consequences for your health and well-being. Understanding the dangers of incorrect diabetes diagnoses and the potential impact on your life...
What are the most common misdiagnoses for CRC?
Imagine one day, you wake up with persistent abdominal pain and discover changes in your bowel habits within a week. You then went to a doctor to understand what is happening and receive various treatments. Despite these efforts, you do not feel any better, and it...
How does ER understaffing increase medical errors and claims?
Emergency rooms are fast-paced environments, with staff making quick decisions to save lives. Unfortunately, when understaffing occurs, the likelihood of medical errors increases, potentially leading to malpractice claims. Increased patient wait times Understaffed...
Can you file a medical malpractice claim anytime?
No one entrusts their health to a medical professional expecting to find themselves in a worse condition than before. Yet, medical malpractice is a harsh reality for many patients. This can occur from misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, surgical errors and childbirth...