Medical malpractice covers a wide range of mistakes made by health care professionals in Massachusetts or another state. It means a professional has fallen below a standard of care, causing harm to patients. An example of medical malpractice includes anesthesia errors...
In a shocking new study, researchers discovered more than 20 percent of all cancer patients in Massachusetts and around the country are misdiagnosed and don't have the disease at all. What is worse is that these incorrectly diagnosed patients will likely receive harsh...
Over the past year, the use of telemedicine increased dramatically. This has been the case in Massachusetts and in the country, in general. Unfortunately, there are certain risks associated with telemedicine, including medical malpractice. If your medical provider...
Sore throats, raspy voices and dry coughs are all considered minor ailments. Most people tend to brush them away or take antibiotics. You rarely make a trip to the ER in Massachusetts because of a raspy voice or a sore throat. But what happens when these are signs and...
Because different skin conditions can look similar, dermatologists sometimes misdiagnose them. Another factor affecting diagnosis of skin conditions is you could have more than one. Having multiple skin health issues makes it more challenging for Massachusetts...
Medication errors are one of the most common types of negligent actions among medical professionals in Massachusetts. Keeping track of the more than 6,800 prescription and over-the-counter drugs along with myriad available supplements often leads to adverse reactions,...
A few common medical diagnostic mistakes can lead to medical malpractice claims when patients suffer while in the care of health care professionals. The most common misdiagnoses in Massachusetts and the rest of the United States relate to congestive heart failure,...
Massachusetts patients often complain about the lack of sleep they get while staying in a hospital. Being awakened for vital sign checks, by noises from medical machines, and being in a strange environment may all contribute to a lack of rest. The lack of sleep may do...
Surgery can be a little scary at times, but it’s even scarier when you think of the chances that something could go horribly wrong. Surgical mistakes are a very real problem in Massachusetts and around the country. At times, practitioners can accidentally leave...
Each year, many people undergo surgery in Massachusetts. A surgical procedure may be necessary to save a life, or it might be an entirely elective cosmetic option. Whatever the reason, the patients who agree to surgery do so with a reasonable expectation that the...
