Florida Court Rules Against Medical Malpractice Caps In Personal Injury Cases
A recent Florida court ruling gives injured victims of medical malpractice an opportunity to receive more compensation than previously available. This decision overturns a law from more than a decade ago. Back in 2003, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush signed into law caps on the amount of non-economic damages victims of medical malpractice could receive…. Read more »
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High School Students Invent Machine To Help Hospitals Avoid Medical Errors
Students with Concord High School in Delaware believe they have found a solution for a common hospital mistake made by inattentive workers. Hospital employees wash thousands of pounds of laundry every day, and dangerous objects such as scalpels or needles can sometimes be caught in blankets or hospital gowns. The team of students recently unveiled… Read more »
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Researchers Find Health Care Professionals Skip Sick Days
New research suggests that doctors refuse to take sick days, and the implications could be catastrophic for patient safety. When doctors get sick, they are at much higher risk for infecting patients or committing medical mistakes. Researchers found doctors are not alone when it comes to skipping sick days, and nurses, midwives and assistants have… Read more »
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New Software Can Prevent Medical Mistakes
Software capable of catching medical errors is being used by hospitals in the Dakotas. The software knows the details of a patient’s history, including allergies, prior and current health conditions and genetics. Using advanced data analytics, the software is designed to prevent misdiagnosis, medication errors and other common medical mistakes. According Buzzfeed, the software is… Read more »
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Why Are Florida Pharmacies Refusing To Fill Prescriptions?
The Florida Board of Pharmacy recently convened to discuss if patients are being denied legitimate prescriptions to control pain. Pharmacists are allegedly afraid of prescribing opiate-based pain medications to patients who might be hiding substance abuse problems. With accidental overdoses from powerful prescription medications killing tens of thousands every year, the reluctance is not surprising…. Read more »
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Doctor Loses Medical Malpractice Lawsuit For Mocking Unconscious Patient
A jury has awarded more than $500,000 to a patient who was ruthlessly mocked by his anesthesiologist while unconscious and undergoing a procedure. According to the lawsuit, the unconscious man left his mobile phone on record while he was receiving a colonoscopy. His phone recording captured a disturbing example of unprofessional behavior by a health… Read more »
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Security Experts Warn Hospital Medication Pumps Can Be Hacked
Security experts are warning health care providers that Hospira medication pumps are vulnerable to cyberattacks. Since 2007, hundreds of thousands of these pumps have been used around the world to help patients receive accurate dosages of medication. According to security experts, the pumps can be remotely operated to change the lower and upper limits of… Read more »
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Is Telemedicine A Safe Alternative To Regular Care?
Walgreens and several insurance companies are starting to utilize telemedicine to offer patients a cheaper alternative to visiting an emergency room or doctor’s office. Smart phone applications and laptops will help patients connect with doctors via the internet in 25 states by the end of this year. In addition to national drugstore chains, several insurance… Read more »
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What New Policies Can Protect Young Athletes From Concussions?
Earlier in June, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted new policies that can help prevent long-term complications associated with sports-related concussions. Under the policies, the AMA will develop new methods for treating concussions by developing age-specific guidelines. The policy will also recommend guidelines for recognizing and treating concussions in athletes. Concussions have become a widespread… Read more »
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Posted in Traumatic Brain Injuries
American Medical Association Targets Television Doctors
The American Medical Association (AMA) has taken a strong stance against doctors accused of giving bogus advice to millions of television viewers. Dr. Oz, who has his own television show with four million daily viewers, has become the most recent and public target of the AMA. AMA members are expected to create ethical guidelines for… Read more »
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