When you’re considering buying a new car, one thing you may do is look at crash test ratings. You simply want to know how safe your new vehicle is going to be. You can’t always control whether or not you’re in an accident – all it takes is one other driver to make a...
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Misdiagnosed: Unveiling this shadowy threat in health care
When you visit the doctor or hospital with troubling symptoms, you expect a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. But what if, instead, you receive the wrong diagnosis, leading you down a path of uncertainty and potentially catastrophic consequences? Unfortunately,...
A spinal cord injury could cost $1 million in the first year alone
A spinal cord injury is one of the most serious injuries a person can suffer. It can change their life forever, limiting their mobility and sensations. In some cases, recovery is possible. But this doesn’t necessarily mean a complete recovery, and some people will...
Can anesthesia errors have long-term consequences?
When undergoing medical procedures, patients trust healthcare professionals to prioritize their safety and well-being. Anesthesia plays a key role in ensuring a pain-free experience during surgeries, but what happens when errors occur? In Florida, like elsewhere,...
Fatigued doctors may make more mistakes
Fatigue is an issue whenever someone is trying to do a complex task. This is the reason that fatigued driving leads to car accidents in the same way that drunk driving or distracted driving can. But it’s not just drivers who may make mistakes. Fatigued doctors may...
Lawmakers aim to end Florida’s “free kill” malpractice law
It’s horrible to even think about the devastation you would feel if you lost a loved one due to a medical mistake. Now, imagine how much more horrible it would be if you didn’t have any legal recourse against the hospital or doctor who caused your loved one’s death....
Triage and medical malpractice: How are they connected?
Emergency care patients are typically directed to the triage department before seeing a doctor. Vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure and so on) are checked in this department to determine their urgency to receive emergency care. This step is...
How does shoulder dystocia impact labor and delivery?
Shoulder dystocia occurs when a baby’s shoulders get stuck in the mother’s pelvis during delivery. It’s more common when the baby is larger, or the woman’s pelvis is smaller. The likelihood of having to deal with shoulder dystocia during delivery depends mainly on...
Causes and consequences of wrong-site surgeries
Wrong-site surgeries represent a preventable category of medical malpractice. They can also have serious consequences for patients. These occurrences happen when a surgeon performs a procedure on the wrong part of the body or even the wrong patient. Such incidents can...
Misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis explained
It’s the responsibility of medical professionals, such as doctors and nurses, to do their utmost duty when evaluating and treating patients. When a patient sees their doctor because of a medical issue, they expect to find the cause of the problem and be given...