Hospitals are places where people go to get better and they expect to receive adequate care if a hospital stay is required. However, medical mistakes during hospital stays are tragically common. The Institute of Medicine reports that, on average, hospital patients are subjected to at least one medication error per day.
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Chemical explosion injures several workers in New Jersey
The Bureau of Fire and Safety is investigating the cause of a chemical explosion which seriously injured at least six workers working at the U.S. Ink factory in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Reports indicate that firefighters who responded to the scene of the explosion found six burn victims. The explosion occurred when employees were...
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Errors in Liposuction procedure cases on the rise
With America facing an obesity epidemic and the constant desire for people to be thin, shed some extra fat quickly or to perfect themselves, plastic surgeons particularly those who perform liposuction procedures are becoming more popular.
Despite the allure of liposuction, New Jersey residents contemplating the procedure may find it interesting to know that a...
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Kidney donor dies due to surgical error
Advances in modern medicine and surgical techniques have enabled doctors to treat various life-threatening health conditions and diseases, as well as perform incredible tissue and organ transplants that can prolong the life of patients. Despite all the advances, medical and surgical errors still occur during treatment or surgical procedures putting the very patients...
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Patient sues doctor for failure to diagnose
As a preventive measure, many people visit their doctors for a routine physical on an annual basis. During these routine physicals, when patients find out they have a disease or illness, it can be difficult to cope. However, it may be incomprehensible and frustrating to the patients and their families to find out that...
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Children with chronic illnesses more prone to medical mistakes
When you visit a hospital or clinic, you expect that the hospital, hospital staff and/or doctor will exercise a reasonable standard of care and do their best to keep you safe. Nevertheless, despite efforts to minimize medical mistakes and errors, they still occur frequently, causing harm to patients of all walks...
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