These days, every industry seems to be focused around personalized or “boutique” services that will lure in high-paying clients for exclusive services. Even the medical industry is not immune -- particularly where medicine and cosmetic services overlap....
You were the victim of a tragic mistake at the hospital -- and your entire life was turned upside down overnight. You know that you’re the victim of medical malpractice, and you want to pursue your claim. Where do you start? You need an “affidavit of merit” to get...
There are so many details that affect how successful a surgical operation is for a patient. Mistakes with anesthesia, for example, could result in a severe reaction that delays the procedure or causes a death. Corner-cutting might mean that someone winds up with a...
In theory, all medical patients should receive the same access to treatment and standard of care. In reality, healthcare providers are as likely as members of the general public to allow personal biases to influence their professional behavior. Unfortunately, that...
It seems like every time you turn on the news nowadays; you hear yet another story about a patient who suffered some type of harm while being treated at the hospital. While many of these instances happen when a patient is on the operating table, that's not always the...
People with disabilities deal with a lot of incorrect assumptions made by others – sometimes even by doctors. One of those assumptions is that their life is worse than that of a non-disabled person –- regardless of everything they may have going for them. That can be...
When you first meet a new doctor, does their age say anything to you? Are you more comfortable if they’re older and clearly more experienced, or do you like having younger doctors who may have more energy and enthusiasm? Beyond just how you connect with your doctor,...
People who are going in for surgery often worry that they may wake up during the procedure. They have heard stories of this happening, and they know that it often means that the patient cannot move or speak, or the patient can move in a very limited fashion, such as...
All medications can be hazardous -- but negative outcomes from bad drug interactions are entirely preventable. It is a doctor's responsibility to take a complete and thorough medical history to understand if you have any drug allergies or drug sensitivities. They...
In an emergency, people want answers. They want to know why they’re hurting or why someone they love is dealing with a life-threatening condition. When patients are in the emergency room, they and their family believe that they are in trouble and need medical...
