Understanding Surgical Errors
Introduction Surgical errors are a critical issue in healthcare, affecting many thousands of patients each year in the United States alone. These errors can cause life-altering disabilities, and in many...
Choosing a Medical Malpractice Attorney: What You Need To Know
Medical malpractice can have life-altering repercussions, leaving you or a loved one with lasting injuries, emotional trauma, and mounting medical bills. The thought of navigating a complex legal battle can...
Medical Malpractice: When Trust in Healthcare Turns to Tragedy
If you or a loved one has suffered unexpected harm while under medical care, you might be left with a confusing mix of pain, anger, and a sense of betrayal....
What is Medical Malpractice? A Quick Guide for Patients
Medical malpractice occurs far more often than most people realize. Every year, countless patients suffer from injuries, illnesses, and even death due to the negligent actions of healthcare professionals and...
Medical Negligence Claim Filed Against Hospital After Patient Discharged Without Treatment for a Stroke
WASHINGTON, INDIANA — A former patient of Daviess County Hospital has filed a complaint with the Indiana Department of Insurance alleging medical negligence because the patient was discharged from the...
The No. 1 Secret To Avoid Becoming A Medical Malpractice Victim
It is hard not to worry about the possibility of becoming a medical malpractice victim. A 2013 study reported in the Journal of Patient Safety found that between 210,000 and 440,000 patients each...
Consumer Reports – Hospitals Are Dangerous To Patient Safety
In its upcoming May 2013 issue, Consumer Reports is releasing their updated hospital safety ratings, and the grades show that hospitals are still a dangerous place to be. It is...
Indianapolis Area Discharged Patient Safety Improves In Response to Medicare Penalties
Area Hospitals Feel ‘Squeeze’ to Improve Patient Safety An article appearing in the Indianapolis Star reports on how hospitals are now coming around to reducing the occurrence of patient readmissions...
Surgical Malpractice “Never Events” Occur More Than 4000 Times Per Year in the U.S.
The healthcare industry has identified certain acts of malpractice, which are so egregious, there is universal agreement that they should never occur under any circumstances. These acts of malpractice include...
The One That Got Away – Patients Often Exit Surgery With “Retained Surgical Items”
As patients, we rely on our health care professionals for our safety and well-being, no more so than when we have to undergo a surgical procedure. Yet, according to a...