Medical Mistakes that Lead to Amputation (Loss of Limb)
Did you know that about 30,000 cases of traumatic amputations occur in the US annually? This results in an estimated 2 million individuals living with an amputated limb. An amputation surgery dramatically impacts a person’s life, whether to remove a limb or any other severely affected part. The situation worsens if the amputation or loss… Read more »
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Is Retinopathy of Prematurity Permanent?
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a growing medical concern eating into the medical industry. While treatment plans and surgeries are in place to help curb the disease, severe cases where the retina is fully detached remain the real challenge. Around 3.9 million infants are born in the United States yearly. Out of all that number,… Read more »
Posted in Birth Injury, Medical Malpractice
Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries
Accidents occur when we do not expect them, and it can be challenging to prevent them. Several causes of spinal cord injuries include car accidents, violence, falls, or even sports injuries. As per the national report, Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center reports — more than 17,800 cases related to spinal cord injuries happen each year… Read more »
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What is Perinatal Asphyxia?
Birth asphyxia, also known as perinatal asphyxia could occur before, during, or immediately following birth causing harm to a newborn. If you feel that perinatal asphyxia happened because of medical malpractice, you can hire a Florida medical malpractice attorney at the Shapiro Law Group. What is Perinatal Asphyxia? Birth asphyxia is when a newborn has… Read more »
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How Frequently Do Medication Errors Occur in Florida?
According to an article in Florida Today, medication errors account for 700,000 emergency room visits, 120,000 hospitalizations and 7,000 deaths annually. The reality is that these medication errors hit the elderly population the hardest, and 36 percent of all adverse drug interactions involve seniors. Florida Today has a few tips for seniors to avoid taking… Read more »
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Does Doctor-Patient Privilege Apply to My Malpractice Case?
On October 10, a federal appeals court upheld a controversial aspect of Florida’s medical malpractice law regarding ex-parte communications. What Are Ex-Parte Communications? Ex-parte communications refers to any decisions or consultations made by one party without the other party present. Florida’s medical malpractice law currently requires plaintiffs to sign a form before they file a lawsuit,… Read more »
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Why Are Soldiers Unsatisfied with the V.A. Healthcare System?
Soldiers returning from overseas are becoming more and more frustrated with the U.S. medical system. This fact is obvious in light of U.S. Army General Eric Shinseki’s resignation from his position as secretary of the Veteran’s Association medical department; stories of veterans’ inability to receive timely treatment or adequate care appear to have forced the… Read more »
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Doctor Who Gave Fake Cancer Treatments Gets 45 Years In Prison
A Michigan doctor was recently sentenced to 45 years in prison for falsely diagnosing his patients with cancer, then giving them chemotherapy treatments to defraud Medicaid and private insurance companies. According to the authorities, the doctor had misdiagnosed patients with multiple myeloma, a terminal blood cancer. Over the course of several years, the doctor defrauded… Read more »
Tags: Chemotherapy
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This Common Health Condition Is A Major Cause Of Preventable Hospital Deaths
Health complications caused by blood clots are a leading cause of preventable hospital deaths. One such complication is a pulmonary embolism, which occurs when blood clots travel to and block arteries in the lungs. Deaths caused by pulmonary embolisms in hospitals are surprisingly common. Many factors can increase the risk of a pulmonary embolism. Patients… Read more »
Tags: HospitalSafety
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Can You Be Billed for Medical Mistakes?
Medical mistakes are not only a threat to your individual safety, they are also damaging to your wallet. According to an article published by Kaiser Health News, patients are frequently billed for medical mistakes. The article discusses the story of a man who suffered from a surgical error, and ended up on the hook for… Read more »
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