When surgery is necessary to save a life, healthcare providers are expected by families of the patient and the patient to take all reasonable to steps to ensure that an error does not occur. Despite efforts by hospitals to minimize surgical errors such as pre-post count of sponges to keep track of them,...
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The dire consequences of delayed diagnoses
Hospitals and healthcare providers are vital to the New Jersey communities and neighborhoods. Most put their lives and trust the judgment of their doctor or healthcare provider. However, there are times when medical mistakes such as a delay diagnoses, misdiagnoses, incorrect treatment or medication occurs and, serious injury or harm to...
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Medical mistake claims life of a woman after routine surgery
The suggestion of surgical intervention as well as the thought of being hospitalized for recovery not only evoke understandable trepidation but also offer hope to patients. Most patients and their families take comfort in receiving medical care in one of the most advanced healthcare and medical systems in the world. However, despite this fact,...
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Drug mix-ups may lead to serious injury or death
Patients deal with doctors, specialists, nurses, pharmacists and other hospital staff routinely when seeking treatment. During treatment, most expect that the right medication and dosage will be prescribed and that there are checks and balances in place to identify medication errors. However, medication errors still occur and may result in a serious injury...
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$24 million paid by a county to settle medical malpractice cases
Patients with various conditions routinely visit hospitals to have their conditions resolved or have a treatment plan. Most expect hospital staff to take reasonable steps to ensure that the health condition is addressed adequately and competently. However, there are times when the healthcare staff may fail to take the necessary step during a treatment...
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Rising patient volumes may increase medical mistakes
All jobs and careers come with their stresses. Most of us at some point in our lives have experienced work-related stress resulting from an approaching deadline or excessive workload. As a result of this stress, some people may have neglected to address an important issue or forgot to do something during work. Mistakes happen,...
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Amputee sues hospital for medical malpractice
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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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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