Most patients end up being admitted to the hospital because their medical providers feel that their situation is dire enough to warrant dedicated care. Some require specialized treatment, such as medications that can only be administered in a controlled setting. The...
Researchers with the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority (PPSA) spearheaded a study on health care information technology (HIT) systems a few years ago to determine whether HIT systems were to blame for the nearly 900 medicinal error cases in the state in the first...
In an Alabama medical malpractice claim, the outcome of your suit will largely depend on the strength and credibility of your evidence. Unfortunately, putting together quality evidence in such cases can be complicated and tiresome if you do not understand your state’s...
When you’re sick or hurt, you’re already in a vulnerable position -- and then you have to trust your life to the medical providers you see in a hospital or clinic. That’s scary, especially when you consider the fact that your odds of dying in the United States from a...
An accurate diagnosis is one of the most important steps in modern medical care. Your physician can't treat you for a disease that they can't identify. Given that dozens of different medical issues could cause the same symptoms, patients are largely dependent on their...
A medical malpractice claim is a type of personal injury lawsuit -- but medical malpractice claims operate with slightly different rules. One of the rules that’s different for medical malpractice is how the statute of limitations is figured. The statute of limitations...
Contrary to popular belief, not all forms of medical harm occur solely because of physician error, even in hospitals. For example, any hospital employee working with patients or handling patient materials can make a negligent mistake. What are some examples of...
Many children grow up with a fear of visiting the hospital. Their parents tell them the fear is irrational. The nurses tell them it will only hurt “a little bit.” The truth is that sometimes it can hurt a whole lot more than you expect. Medical treatment has come a...
Quality health care requires full and accurate communication between patients and medical professionals. Patients need to be honest with their doctors when telling them about their symptoms and other concerns. Doctors need to be sure that patients and/or their...
It is natural and normal for the area around an incision or the site of an operation to hurt when you wake up after surgery. Pain management is a crucial part of the aftercare for those recovering from any kind of operation. Women who have had surgical or transvaginal...