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...
Alabama doesn’t have a reputation for being “patient-friendly” when it comes to medical malpractice claims. In fact, just the opposite is true: Between 2004 and 2014, records indicate that Alabama ranks last in the nation when it comes to paying claims for medical...
Hip replacements are among the most sophisticated technological advancements in medicine. With each passing year, it seems companies are making hips replacement more advanced with higher quality, more seamless materials. But despite progress, many hip replacements can...
Many patients suffer and even lose their lives because of the detrimental side effects of prescription drugs. In fact, almost all medications, including over-the-counter and prescription, have some unwelcome, and even hazardous, results, ranging from muscle aches to...
Millions of people suffer head injuries annually, with more than 50,000 people dying every year as a result of traumatic brain injuries, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The reality is that anyone can sustain a traumatic brain...
Emergency rooms are extremely expensive. It may take a few weeks or months, but the bill will eventually come due. Moreover, your emergency room bill could potentially cause serious financial issues for you going forward because the charges are likely to be very high....
A misdiagnosed illness can be a deadly form of medical malpractice when a patient does not receive the proper care that they need. A misdiagnosis can happen when a patient is overdiagnosed—that is, when a condition is thought to be more serious than it is, and a...