Anesthesia is a critical part of surgical procedures as well as labor and delivery and trauma care. Despite the many applications and benefits of anesthesia, it carries risks as well. When the anesthesiologist makes mistakes, it creates a potential malpractice...
Medical Malpractice
Can a failure to diagnose POEMS lead to unnecessary suffering?
Individuals trust medical professionals to accurately diagnose dangerous conditions so they can begin a potentially lifesaving course of treatment. Even if the condition is not fatal, patients could suffer pain, cognitive impairment and mobility issues. When...
Are forceps dangerous for your baby?
When it comes to medical interventions in childbirth, such as forceps, many expecting parents are understandably nervous. Although they may seem intimidating, forceps can be a lifesaving tool, but there are risks involved. Why do doctors use forceps? If labor is not...
What you should know about medication errors
No matter how proficient your healthcare providers are, medication errors are always possible. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), these mistakes cause between 7,000 and 9,000 deaths each year in the U.S. The number of drugs,...
“Inattentional blindness” may lead to a missed cancer diagnosis
From overlooking key symptoms or failing to order appropriate diagnostic tests to prescribing unnecessary treatments, each year millions of Americans receive some kind of misdiagnosis from a trusted health care provider. In some cases, even an experienced...
How long do you have to make a medical malpractice claim?
While most medical professionals do their best to help patients heal or survive, some make mistakes that put their lives at risk. Whether minor or major, willful or accidental, these mistakes can affect patients’ lives for years afterward. If this has happened to you,...
Understanding medical malpractice cases in Pennsylvania
When you entrust your own health, or a loved one's, to the care of a medical facility, you assume that they are qualified physicians and staff who are working their hardest to treat your medical condition. In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations regarding medical...
Can I sue my psychiatrist for medical malpractice?
Imagine your loved one has a surgery scheduled to have his or her gallbladder removed. On the day of the surgery, something goes awry during the procedure, and your loved one passes away. In this kind of situation, a case for medical malpractice might be obvious....
Why would a mother die during childbirth?
Before modern medicine, childbirth was often dangerous. It was not unusual for women to die during labor or shortly after the birth of a child. With today's medical advances, it is not as common, but it does happen more often than it should. Psychology Today explains...
The connection between birth injuries and cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is a common, permanent motor function disability in childhood. It occurs due to an interruption in the child’s early brain development. Any abnormal development of or injury to the brain could trigger CP. No known cure exists for CP. Parents with...
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