Doctors can miss heart attack signs in both men and women, but statistics show that this happens to female patients far more often, especially if they're young. This is problematic on many levels, first and foremost of which is that misdiagnosis may cause that patient...
Medical Malpractice
Can AI be held liable for a misdiagnosed scan?
Many patients never meet the radiologist who has studied their mammogram, ultrasound, MRI or another type of scan. They may just see a name at the bottom of a report – if they even see that. Radiologists are highly trained professionals whose findings doctors rely on...
Medication errors are often preventable in hospitals
Patients in hospitals count on doctors and nurses to take good care of them. They don’t think that they’ll be harmed because those professionals are negligent. Unfortunately, medication errors do occur in these facilities. Patients can try their best to remain safe by...
Game show champion’s untimely death highlights malpractice issue
A lot of Americans felt like they got to know five-five “Jeopardy!” champion Brayden Smith during the young man’s time on the show. They were understandably shocked, then, when he died just a short time after his last appearance on the show. Worse still, it’s now...
6 cancers that are challenging to diagnose in their early stages
One of the most effective ways to beat cancer in its many forms is getting an early diagnosis followed by immediate treatment. Unfortunately, some cancers are infamously hard to diagnose in their early stages. When doctors fail to diagnose cancers correctly, several...
Doctors can misdiagnose kids, too
When you hear people talk about doctors giving the wrong diagnosis, it is often regarding adults. For instance, a doctor failed to diagnose someone’s cancer or heart condition. Yet, doctors can get it wrong with someone of any age, and if the misdiagnosis causes harm,...
Your rights when you lose a family member to medical malpractice
When a loved one has an injury or a medical issue, you count on healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat them appropriately. The right care and a timely diagnosis can be the difference between someone surviving and dying. Unfortunately, many medical...
Before you get that spa treatment, find out about accreditation
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....
What are affidavits of merit in Nevada medical malpractice cases?
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...
Do you need to worry about a surgeon leaving a tool in you?
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...