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Millions of people require life saving procedures each year in the United States. When going in for surgery, it is a given that someone in the operating room is going to make a wisecrack about writing “operate here” on the patient.  But wrong site, wrong side surgery is no joke, as wrong-site surgeries occur between…

When deciding to pursue a medical malpractice claim, your attorney will use various terms you are most likely not familiar with. It is beneficial for you, as the client, to understand what these specific legal terms are, what they mean, and how they may apply to your case.   Medical malpractice and negligence are synonymous…

When visiting your physician, there is the basic expectation that you are going to receive the most appropriate and up-to-date treatment for your illness or injury, regardless of who you see and where. You also trust that the physician treating you will treat you in the same way they would treat any other patient suffering…

Most people have experience with diagnostic radiology, as x-rays and other types of imaging are used in the diagnosis of many conditions and illnesses, but what they may not know, is radiology is a highly effective, common way to treat disease. This is known as Interventional radiology (IR). Becoming an interventional radiologist requires years of…

A surgical site infection (SSI) occurs when pathogens multiply at the site of a surgical incision, which then develops into an infection. SSIs are fairly common, occurring in 2 to 5 percent of all surgeries involving incisions, as many as 500,000 SSIs happen in the United States each year. Rates of infection differ according to…

Giving birth to a sick or premature infant can come as a shock to a new parent, yet 10 to 15 percent of all newborns require care in a neonatal intensive care unit, also known as the NICU. Unfamiliar sights, sounds, and equipment in the NICU can be overwhelming for new parents. Understanding issues faced…

Left untreated, meningococcal disease, a bacterial infection, can have devastating effects on the surrounding population. This is why there are well developed standards in place in the event an outbreak does occur. These standards are clearly outlined in the 20 page CDC manual called, Guidance for the Evaluation and Public Health Management of Suspected Outbreaks of…

The effects of brain damage can range from mild symptoms to extreme and lasting disability. This makes understanding the signs, symptoms, and best treatment practices for this type of brain injury imperative. Unfortunately, brain injuries quickly become exacerbated when a physician does not provide proper treatment. Failed treatment can result in what is known as…

Left untreated, infection can be deadly. How do you know you’ve gotten the appropriate care and whether any complications arising from infection fall under malpractice? Malpractice can occur at any stage of the diagnostic process, including misdiagnosis, improper treatment, delay in treatment, or the prescription of medications. Infections can spread rapidly and can have lasting…

Children often present with different symptoms than adults do. Children’s bodies are smaller, in the process of developing, and generally more fragile than an adult’s. Therefore, it is important to understand what to look for when diagnosing a child. Childhood Infections and Malpractice Healthcare workers can be held accountable for malpractice as a result of…