Some medical procedures are common and may be performed by medical personnel on regular basis. Procedures or surgeries that occur on a regular basis are not without risks. Any adverse reaction or mistake that occurs during a simple procedure can result in permanent...
Most people are aware that an infection can result in a fever, fatigue and other unpleasant symptoms. Some may not realize that inadequate treatment and management of an infection can result in serious life-threatening conditions such as sepsis or gangrene. Patients...
Despite advances in medical care, there still are risks with childbirth. Childbirth can result in injuries and harm to the baby, mother or both. One woman recently filed a lawsuit against her physician for the trauma and permanent damage she claims to have suffered...
The federal government is issuing new Medicare cards to all Medicare beneficiaries. To prevent fraud and fight identity theft, the new cards will no longer have beneficiaries' Social Security numbers on them.The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the...
Physicians use several tools to diagnose a patient, which may include a patient's information of symptoms, blood tests, physical exam and imaging tests. When there is a failure to diagnose a patient adequately and quickly, a patient's quality of life may be...
