Medical Malpractice

There are hundreds of prescription medications available. Modern medications can help people treat everything from eczema and bipolar disorder to blood sugar challenges and high blood pressure. However, medication is not a magical cure-all. Every medication creates a...

When people go into a search engine to seek information on just about anything these days, it’s not uncommon for an AI chatbot to pop up and give them an answer – sometimes a very thorough one with links to the sources for the information provided. That’s fine for...

Patients generally go into surgery with the expectation that they’re going to be taken care of by a competent team. While most surgeries are completed without any issues, there are times when things happen that, quite simply, shouldn’t. These issues that shouldn’t...

Unfortunately, the diagnostic process can be quite challenging, even when people have very serious medical issues. It is more common than people might realize for healthcare professionals to make oversights when attempting to diagnose someone. Cancer is a top cause of...

Doctors and medical staff have a duty to try and make their patients better. Generally, this is what happens. Even in cases where this isn’t possible, medical staff have usually done their best.  Sadly, in some cases, medical professionals can fall below the standard...

When someone goes in for surgery, particularly if they’re at a “teaching” hospital, they may reasonably expect that medical and nursing students will observe the procedure. They don’t (and shouldn’t) expect their surgery to be used as a chance for students to practice...

While patients typically rely on doctors to recommend the best treatment for illness or injury, ultimately, patients are the ones who make most medical decisions on their own behalf (with the exception of minors and those who are legally incapacitated). In some cases,...

The umbilical cord is an essential link between the mother and baby during pregnancy. The cord and placenta supply nutrients and oxygen to the baby. Unfortunately, some issues can arise before or during birth and present a real danger to the baby. Some common signs of...

Medications can be very helpful when taken in the correct manner, but if people are given the wrong type or dosage amount it can lead to significant medical problems. Because of this, it is important that medical professionals writing prescriptions, filling...

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...