Hospital Withholds Information After Surgical Mistake

Posted on October 06, 2014 by

A woman is accusing Florida Hospital Winter Park of withholding crucial information about her botched rectal surgery. She has petitioned a judge to order the hospital to release the information, citing state and federal laws. Before the tragic mishap, the 68-year-old woman was in reasonably good health. She exercised regularly and was not on any… Read more »

Posted in Medical Malpractice, Misdiagnosis, Surgical Errors

Could a Doctor Discontinue My Medication Too Soon?

Posted on September 17, 2014 by

Losing a loved one is never easy, but it is especially tragic when a preventable medical error is to blame. No matter whether that preventable error comes in the form of a failed diagnosis, improper treatment or some other action that goes beyond the bounds of proper procedure, the medical professionals who commit such acts… Read more »

Posted in Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Medication Errors, Misdiagnosis

What’s Causing the Most Deaths in Medical Malpractice?

Posted on September 12, 2014 by

We know that medical malpractice affects millions of Americans each year. There are many forms of medical malpractice, including surgical mistakes and medication errors. However, when it comes to death from medical malpractice, misdiagnoses outpace all other forms. The large majority of Americans, when hearing the term medical malpractice, immediately assume surgical errors or medication… Read more »

Posted in Medical Malpractice, Misdiagnosis

Labor Day and Medical Malpractice Safety

Posted on September 01, 2014 by

As you know, the Labor Day weekend is a time to relax in the company of family and friends. However, with an extended weekend and holiday, many times accidents can abound. In some instances, accidents will be unavoidable and after that it is most important that you receive competent medical care. With that thought in… Read more »

Posted in Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Medication Errors, Misdiagnosis, Surgical Errors

Failure to Diagnose Leads to Cancer Spreading to Lungs

Posted on August 27, 2014 by

Many times, we look at medical malpractice with a linear focus that includes only physician mistakes and surgical mistakes. However, failure to diagnose is a form of medical malpractice that is just as prevalent as others, and as The Lima News reports, one that can have devastating consequences. When one patient developed pain and lost… Read more »

Posted in Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Misdiagnosis

Video Conferencing for Medical Appointments, Is It Wise?

Posted on August 22, 2014 by

Everyone knows of the anxiety that can come with visiting a doctor’s office. Sometimes, it can even be hard to make the time to get to a physician’s office. However, recent developments in communications technology are beginning to change some of these problems. As Health TechZone reports, “Doctor on Demand” is a new concept that… Read more »

Posted in Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Medication Errors, Misdiagnosis

Will More Continuing Physician Education Help Avoid Medical Malpractice?

Posted on July 30, 2014 by

A good practice for assessing knowledge is testing. We have all experienced testing, from grade school to job applications that we have filled out, and even continuing education for safety courses that we might have to comply with. This seems to a be a routine step for most of us, but as The Wall Street… Read more »

Posted in Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Medication Errors, Misdiagnosis

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