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…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,...
Medical mistake claims life of a woman after routine surgery Continue reading…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...
Drug mix-ups may lead to serious injury or death Continue reading…$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...
$24 million paid by a county to settle medical malpractice cases Continue reading…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,...
Rising patient volumes may increase medical mistakes Continue reading…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...
Amputee sues hospital for medical malpractice Continue reading…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...
Drug maker Pfizer sued in federal court over birth injuries Continue reading…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...
Overseeing doctor is responsible for mistakes of healthcare staff Continue reading…