Hospitals and clinics routinely provide preventive care and ongoing management of injuries and illnesses. And patients and their families are generally grateful for the services doctors and other healthcare providers provide. However, when a medical mistake occurs and a patient is harmed by it, one's faith in the healthcare system is...
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Month: January 2013
Drug maker Pfizer sued in federal court over birth injuries
The birth of a child is a happy and life-changing event for most. Parents look forward to having a healthy child. In certain cases, however, during labor or because of medications prescribed by doctors during pregnancy, birth injuries may occur.
Expectant New Jersey and New York residents will find it interesting to learn that...
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Overseeing doctor is responsible for mistakes of healthcare staff
In today's growing healthcare industry, the need for more doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers has increased. In fact, the growth of physician assistants and nurse practitioners has dramatically increased. However, with this growth come other challenges. PAs and NPs can ease the workload of doctors, but what are the consequences when the PA...
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Prescribing expired medications constitutes a medical mistake
With the flu season in full swing, most people are encouraged to get the flu vaccine, particularly people who fall within the vulnerable age groups such as the elderly, immuno-compromised persons and the young. When people go to the clinic or hospital to get their shots, they expect that their health care provider will...
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