A year ago, The Boston Globe released a report that stated Massachusetts hospitals saw a 65 percent rise in doctor errors during surgical processes from 2011 to 2012. Those errors included the following:Improperly placing tubing for medication in a patientPlacing a...
Month: August 2014
Poll: Few Americans know how to evaluate the quality of doctors
An important part of recovering from an injury or illness is choosing the right physician. In Massachusetts, there are a number of instances in which an unreliable doctor made a medication error or other mistake that had grave consequences. There may be tools in place...
Suit: Negligent medics, door jam result in pregnant woman’s death
When a woman becomes pregnant, there are often strict rules she is expected to follow when it comes to activities and diet. Similarly, there are guidelines in place that physicians should adhere to in terms of prenatal and other medical care of North Adams expectant...
Suit: Physicians ignored symptoms that led to brain hemorrhages
Many illnesses are associated with a list of symptoms. Patients in North Adams suffering from a variety of conditions will often tell physicians about physical pains they are feeling. In many cases, a brain injury will exhibit certain telltale signs that should not be...