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Harm Caused by Anesthesia Errors

Posted by Unknown | Nov 02, 2022 | 0 Comments

Some of the most common anesthesia cases that lead to death include anesthesia overdose, adverse side effects, and pregnancy care mistakes. Less common causes of death from anesthesia are malignant hyperthermia and intubation complications. Some of these causes may involve errors while others may be out of the medical professional’s control.

Be Wary of Defective Surgical Mesh

Posted by Unknown | Oct 12, 2022 | 0 Comments

A doctor could be held liable if the doctor knowingly used a defective or recalled surgical mesh. There are several signs of negligence to be aware of. Doctors who claim you need additional surgeries due to mesh complications might be covering up a mesh defect. Some doctors may say this but then say the surgery is too risky.

How to Detect Medical Malpractice

Posted by Unknown | Sep 28, 2022 | 0 Comments

Detecting signs of malpractice means looking for things that seem off or unprofessional. Doctors who fail to follow up with a patient who has concerns about worsening symptoms or side effects might be acting carelessly. A medical team who takes too long to see a patient who is in need of emergency care might be deemed negligent in certain cases.

How Do I Sue for Medication Side Effects?

Posted by Unknown | Sep 21, 2022 | 0 Comments

All of these are reasons why most medication labels have extensive lists of side effects and warnings. Many warning labels will instruct consumers not to mix the medication with specific types of medications. Some medications have labels that warn consumers against driving or operating heavy machinery due to the side effects.

How Diagnostic Errors Harm Patients

Posted by Unknown | Aug 17, 2022 | 0 Comments

This is how one diagnostic error can change the rest of someone’s life. Out of the thousands of medical malpractice claims filed each year, diagnostic errors represent some of the most common forms of malpractice. Compared to other forms of medical malpractice, diagnostic mistakes tend to lead to more deaths and disabilities.

Can I Sue for a Defective Medication?

Posted by Unknown | Jul 13, 2022 | 0 Comments

Faulty medications can result in mild to severe consequences depending on the defect. For example, a minor mislabeling error may lead to a simple lack of information about the product. However, a mislabeling error that lists the wrong dosage or frequency to use the medication could lead to an overdose.

What if a Defective Medical Product Injured Me?

Posted by Unknown | Jun 22, 2022 | 0 Comments

Some of the most common defective medical devices that have been recalled over the past several years are implants. Surgical mesh was recalled after the mesh shrunk over time, resulting in severe pain in patients who had the mesh implanted in them. What happened is surgical mesh manufacturers were able to skip testing of their product with legal loopholes.

Medical Malpractice of Failure to Rescue

Posted by Unknown | Mar 23, 2022 | 0 Comments

A failure to rescue describes incidents where nurses and other medical staff fail to respond to a patient in need of medical attention. The failure to provide medical help to the patient in a timely manner can lead to severe symptoms and death. Some cases like this might be considered neglect while others could be seen as a failure to respond quickly enough.

Most Common Causes of Prescription Errors

Posted by Unknown | Mar 16, 2022 | 0 Comments

Prescription errors mainly happen due to a lack of training or understanding. A prescription can be easily miscommunicated or misunderstood due to illegible handwriting or minor mistakes. One decimal point or letter is often enough to lead to the wrong dose or medication.

How Nursing Home Neglect Causes Such Tragic Deaths

Posted by Unknown | Feb 16, 2022 | 0 Comments

In combination, these effects can drain the physical and mental health of neglected nursing home residents. The most severe outcome is death. When nurses have no time to pay attention to signs of dehydration, malnutrition, or infection, nursing home residents often end up passing away.

What Causes Nursing Home Negligence?

Posted by Unknown | Jan 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

With higher stress comes a higher risk of making mistakes. Less time for residents opens the possibility up for failing to catch a resident’s concern or a minor error. All it takes is one minor error to cause an accident. This could be something as simple as not putting the bed railing up correctly and the resident falling out of the bed.

Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice

Posted by Unknown | Oct 27, 2021 | 0 Comments

In short, medical malpractice is defined as a health professional who commits a negligent action or omission that leads to a new or worsened injury to a patient. A negligent action could mean not following standard medical protocols. Whereas, an act of omission could mean failing to fully sterilize a wound. Other acts of omission include:

Have I Suffered Dental Malpractice?

Posted by Unknown | Aug 18, 2021 | 0 Comments

Misdiagnoses and wrong treatments happen when a dentist rushes the intake and does not consider other causes. A failure to conduct a thorough exam or use an x-ray could contribute to this. Incompetence can also play a role, not only in misdiagnosis but also in dental operations. For example, a dentist who has no official training in surgery should not attempt surgery.

Most Common Types of Nursing Home Negligence

Posted by Unknown | Aug 04, 2021 | 0 Comments

Exploitation happens when a nursing home worker uses their authority over the nursing home resident to take advantage of them. This can mean taking advantage in terms of physical power, financial control, or psychological control. Staff members who manipulate or deceive nursing home residents may fit this form of negligence.

What Are the Different Types of New York Medical Malpractice?

Posted by Unknown | Jun 09, 2021 | 0 Comments

Any of these instances of medical negligence can lead to physical or mental harm to a patient. Diagnostic errors happen when a doctor either fails to diagnose a medical condition in a timely manner or gives the wrong diagnosis. This can result in the rapid progression of a disease or undergoing unnecessary and expensive medical treatments.

What Increases the Risk of New York Surgical Malpractice?

Posted by Unknown | May 19, 2021 | 0 Comments

One of the most shocking surgical errors is wrong-patient surgery, something that leaves many people wondering how you could perform surgery on a completely different patient. The reality is that some surgeons see close to dozens of patients a day and if a mistake on the chart is made or something is miscommunicated, a surgeon may wheel the wrong patient in for the wrong surgery.

When Can I Sue for New York Medication Malpractice?

Posted by Unknown | Apr 21, 2021 | 0 Comments

When a doctor prescribes a medication, that doctor is required to check for any risks that could come with that decision. This means staying up to date with patient allergies, potential interactions with other medications, and the risks of a particular medication for a particular patient. Patients with certain health conditions, for example, should not be prescribed certain medications due to the risks involved.

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