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...
Medical Malpractice
Can you experience nerve damage after a blood draw?
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...
Surgical errors in the operating room
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...
Just how does medical malpractice happen?
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...
Are doctors making mistakes because they are burnt out?
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...
What is the Health Equity and Accountability Act?
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,...
Ransomware attacks on health care providers can cost lives
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...
A missed or delayed diagnosis can lead to big problems
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...
Mixing certain medications could be fatal
When you're in the hospital getting medical care, you likely assume that the healthcare providers that are working with you are only going to give you the medications that you need, and you believe that you're going to be safe. If they tell you to take a few different...
Why are medical errors so common in hospital emergency rooms?
When something terrible happens, people affected often end up in the emergency room. Victims of violent crime and those who experience catastrophic accidents often need emergency care. However, plenty of people who don't have an actual medical emergency also come to...