Will the Overuse of CT Scans Contribute to Thousands of New Cancer Cases?
According to the American Board of Internal Medicine, 130 different medical screenings and tests commonly used by doctors are not necessary, and might even put patients at risk for injury or death. The real frightening aspect of unnecessary tests and procedures is that the consequences are not always immediate. Take CT (computed tomography) scans for… Read more »
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Death of Autistic Child Could Lead to Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The death of a 14-year-old autistic girl under the care of the Carlton Palms Educational Center has led to a settlement and potential wrongful death lawsuit. The Carlton Palms Educational Center is one of the largest residential centers in Florida for children and adults with developmental disabilities. The Agency for Persons With Disabilities threatened to… Read more »
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Florida Hospital Accused of Using Faulty Heart for Transplant
A hospital in Tampa Bay has become the target of a potential lawsuit after a former attorney died only one week after receiving a heart transplant. The estate of the deceased man has asked a local attorney to look into hospital records and determine whether an error during the heart transplant led to his death…. Read more »
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Car Accident Leaves Tampa Bay Teen With a Traumatic Brain Injury
After a car accident left an 18-year-old Tampa Bay high school student with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), members of the community have gathered to show their support in her recovery. High school staff members were stunned by the show of love and concern for the future of the young woman. School faculty members have… Read more »
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Failure to Diagnose – How Treatable Conditions Can Have Permanent Consequences
When we go to the doctor to seek medical treatment, we place a lot of trust in our hospitals and health care workers to provide a professional quality of service. Unfortunately, hospitals can become understaffed, doctors can become overworked and assistants can be underqualified or poorly trained – leading to disastrous results that can overlook… Read more »
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What Is the Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Medical Negligence?
Robert Dumigan of Florida will be allowed to sue his doctors for medical negligence after their treatment led to a severe bacterial infection. The infection cost Dumigan a leg and a foot, and the medicine the hospital administered to him was supposed to have been recalled by the manufacturer due to contamination. The hospital, Holmes… Read more »
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Which Florida Hospitals Are the Safest?
The Leapfrog Group, a business-backed information group focused on patient safety, released a new analysis for Florida hospitals. Their report rated almost half of them an A on error prevention. Brandon Regional Medical Center is Leapfrog’s most-improved hospital, jumping from a D to an A in just six months. The suburban Tampa facility is part… Read more »
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Gainesville VA Hospital Pays Millions in Wrongful Death Lawsuits
The Veterans Affairs hospital in Gainesville paid and settled more wrongful death cases than almost any other medical center in Florida. The Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville paid more than $5 million in wrongful death settlements in the decade following September 11. The Lake City medical center, operating in the same health system,… Read more »
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How Common Are Hospital Infections?
At least six Florida hospitals are having trouble controlling their infection rate, putting patients at risk for serious health complications. Did My Hospital Cause My Infection? Every year, 1 in 25 hospital patients sustains an infection during treatment. Unfortunately, about 75,000 of those patients lose their lives. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) establishes infection… Read more »
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Florida Couple Wins Birth Injury Lawsuit
A Florida couple sued their doctor and ultrasound technician for failing to tell them their son was disabled before he was born. The young couple was diligent about prenatal care and following doctor’s orders, so they were excited to welcome the new addition to their family. Tragically, the child was born catastrophically disabled, with no… Read more »
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