In the medical profession, there’s something called a "never" event. As the name implies, this is simply something that should never happen in that setting. It has been defined as a medical event that is particularly shocking. This doesn’t mean that it won’t happen,...
Once a doctor diagnoses you with a medical condition that needs treatment, you would hope to get it quickly. Yet sometimes, that is not the case. Sometimes, a delay might not matter much, but it certainly does in some situations, and delayed treatment from a medical...
If someone makes a mistake that hurts us, an apology always helps – even if it’s not enough to make up for the harm. That applies to medical mistakes as well. In fact, research has shown that when doctors offer an apology and an explanation of what occurred as well...
There are a lot of people who can’t stand the sight of needles – but they’re usually not dangerous. However, there can be complications when a professional uses a needle incorrectly. Many doctors will schedule their patients for blood draws to get a better analysis of...
Surgery is one of those medical procedures with little room for error. Even the slightest of mistakes can put a patient’s life at risk. When medical negligence leads to errors in the operating room, you ought to hold the healthcare provider responsible for the...
When you contract a disease or suffer an injury, it is natural to visit the doctor’s office for help. In doing so, you trust that they will do everything professionally possible to help you recover and get back on your feet. However, despite the advances in...
You’ve probably felt burned out at some point in your life. Perhaps from a job where your boss continued to demand more and more. It’s not a nice feeling, and the chances are it affected your ability to perform to your usual high standards. Burnout can happen to...
America’s health care system has a lot of problems. One serious issue is that the quality of health care a person receives can depend on their socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, immigration status and numerous other characteristics. For nearly two decades,...
Most people are aware that businesses and other organizations of all sizes have been the victims of ransomware attacks in recent years. These attacks are carried out by cybercriminals who paralyze these organizations’ systems until they pay the ransom demanded. Many...
When we aren’t feeling well, we rely on the training and keen sense of our doctors and other medical health professionals to take charge of our care. We count on them to act with urgency, request the right tests and medications, and do all they can to ensure a return...
