Medical errors can occur in a variety of different scenarios. Sometimes, doctors make mistakes when they diagnose patients. Other times, surgeons can make errors during procedures. Frequently, the recommended course of treatment for a host of different medical...
People sometimes seek out older doctors, believing in the value of experience. If they need to have a serious surgery carried out, for instance, they would rather have someone in their 60s who has been doing it for 30 years, rather than someone in their 30s who just...
The decision to have a limb amputated is a serious one, often resulting from a major accident or illness. Imagine waking up after surgery to learn that the wrong limb was amputated due to a mistake. The doctor then informs you that amputating the correct limb is still...
Doctors and medical staff are held to a high professional standard. For the most part, medical professionals meet these demands and treat patients to the best of their ability. Unfortunately, there are occasions when medical professionals may fail to meet their...
Communication is vital to any functional relationship. That is as true for a professional relationship as it is for interpersonal relationships. For example, patients generally need to be able to trust their physicians enough to be honest about potentially...
Over the last few decades, an increasing number of hospitals, physician practices and nursing homes have all come under the ownership of private equity firms. Hailed for their supposed efficiency (and profits), private equity firms are having a huge impact on modern...
Poor healthcare worker communication is a significant issue that can adversely affect patient outcomes and safety, potentially leading to medical errors and malpractice. This concern spans across various aspects of healthcare delivery. Some of the ways that poor...
Heart attacks can certainly happen to both men and women. In some cases, these individuals are able to go to the hospital or the doctor’s office and talk through their symptoms. If they get prompt treatment, they may be saved and make a full recovery. But there are...
Before undergoing surgery, patients may naturally experience a mix of emotions, from anxiety to hope for improved health. Amid these feelings, the concern for medical malpractice, though unpleasant, is a valid consideration. Medical errors caused by negligent...
Massachusetts residents always want to be treated with respect when they see their doctors. Unfortunately, not all doctors have the best bedside manner; some are rude and even dismissive. This is when that attitude crosses the line into medical malpractice. Bad...
