Delayed diagnosis is detrimental to patients
It is not uncommon for news pertaining to infectious diseases of pandemic potential, such as bird flu, to make global headline news. Given some of the common flu like symptoms such as fever, cough and fatigue associated with infectious diseases, it is not uncommon for doctors to misdiagnose a patient. However, a delayed...
Delayed diagnosis is detrimental to patients Continue reading…Doctor at regional hospital removes wrong kidney
Thousands of patients across the country go to hospitals each day for surgical procedures, and here in New Jersey surgical patients enjoy access to some of the nation's best hospitals and doctors through medical facilities in the Tri-state area. While many patients have fears about the underlying reasons that they must undergo surgery, few...
Doctor at regional hospital removes wrong kidney Continue reading…Assertive patient advocates may help prevent medical mistakes
When it comes healthcare, it is important for patients to be aware of what is going on from a treatment perspective. However, too often patients shy away from questioning their healthcare providers, and blindly accept their doctor's decision. To prevent medical errors or mistakes from occurring, it is now...
Assertive patient advocates may help prevent medical mistakes Continue reading…Wrongful death suit alleges doctor failed to diagnose condition
According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and nearly 600,000 people die every year from the disease. Given the high incidence of heart disease, when a patient presents with symptoms of a heart attack, there is an expectation that the attending physician will...
Wrongful death suit alleges doctor failed to diagnose condition Continue reading…Medical economics: Do hospitals profit from surgical errors?
New Jersey residents will find it interesting to learn that a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that hospitals may profit from the surgical errors and mistakes they make. The study examined records of over 34,000 surgical patients in 2010 at one hospital run by Texas Health Resources,...
Medical economics: Do hospitals profit from surgical errors? Continue reading…Are robotic surgical errors on the rise?
The term surgery invokes images of bright lights over a patient with nurses and doctors in surgical gowns, gloves and masks hovering over a patient about to undergo a procedure. This traditional imagery of surgery may change as robotic surgery gains acceptance for minimally invasive surgeries in numerous fields. However, despite the use of...
Are robotic surgical errors on the rise? Continue reading…Negligent doctor faces murder charges
Access to healthcare is important for the well-being of any person. Most visit doctors for preventive care, urgent health matters or the management of chronic diseases. When offering services, hospitals are required to comply with various patient safety and health regulations and they are required to maintain a hygienic and sanitary environment. When a
Negligent doctor faces murder charges Continue reading…Medical malpractice suit filed against hospital and surgeons
Most patients go into surgery cognizant that surgical intervention carries with it some risk. Nevertheless, doctors, hospital staff and surgeons have an on-going duty to provide a reasonable standard of care. Negligent healthcare provides may be held liable for providing sub-standard care, lack of informed consent, mistakes during surgery and other...
Medical malpractice suit filed against hospital and surgeons Continue reading…Surgeon fatigue increases chances of surgical error
Anyone who has seen ER or Grey's Anatomy knows that doctors often work long hours. While the practice may be common, there is concern among some safety advocates that fatigue contributes to unnecessary and preventable medical errors. In fact, a number of studies conducted over the last several decades suggest that sleep deprivation can...
Surgeon fatigue increases chances of surgical error Continue reading…Exposure to hazardous chemical – settle or not to settle?
Most people will be exposed to chemicals at some point during their existence. That chemical exposure will typically be through the use of household products, potentially through work-related tasks, or both. However, most do not expect to be involved in and have their health and the health of their loved ones directly impacted...
Exposure to hazardous chemical – settle or not to settle? Continue reading…Surgical items left in patients still an issue
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,...
Surgical items left in patients still an issue Continue reading…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...
The dire consequences of delayed diagnoses Continue reading…