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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...
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...
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...
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...
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