Apologies from doctors and other health care providers won’t make up for a serious and harmful mistake. However, research has shown that they can make patients and families feel a little better – and in some cases decide not to take legal action. That’s why many...
Month: January 2023
Are you having trouble driving again after a crash?
Most people are able to drive again without an issue after a minor accident. However, if you were involved in a major accident – maybe someone else passed away, or perhaps you or another individual suffered life-altering injuries – then it may be harder to get past...
Heart attack misdiagnosis more common in women
When someone has a heart attack, any delay in care can be highly problematic. They only have so long to get the medical assistance that they need so that they can survive this serious event. If a doctor misdiagnoses the heart attack as something else and sends that...
What are the most common winter-related work injuries?
Some job-related risks are consistent throughout the year. There could be a machinery malfunction in a factory at any time, just as there could be a fire in a commercial kitchen with little warning in any season. However, there are some risks that ebb and flow...