Getting the right dosage and prescription from your doctor is something that you may assume will happen when you visit a doctor's office. However, when you notice strange signs of pain and discomfort later on after taking your prescription, you could be dealing with a...
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Medical Malpractice
The link between medication errors and medical malpractice
The administration of medication plays a crucial role in healthcare, aiming to provide effective treatment and improve patient outcomes. However, medication errors can occur, resulting in serious consequences for patients and potential legal implications for...
Was your C-section necessary?
Ideally, when giving birth, women should do so without surgical intervention. It is healthier and safer for the baby and mother. However, there are situations that require a C-section, which is surgery. Still, some doctors seem to force this option on patients when it...
Taking steps to protect yourself from medical malpractice
Malpractice includes a variety of situations from misdiagnosis to surgical errors. A medical mistake could leave you facing ongoing health concerns and worsening symptoms. Even though doctors owe it to you to provide personal and quality care, CNBC reports that...
Vacuum-assisted delivery and birth injuries
Whether you recently gave birth and have concerns about the well-being of your newborn as a result of a birth injury or you expect to go into labor in the near future, it is important to take a close look at various issues on this topic. For example, you should...
Can understaffing lead to medical malpractice?
Understaffing in hospitals has posed an issue for years, and due to recent strains on the system and other various compounding problems, this issue has only worsened. Short staffing can cause numerous complications, and many of them can and do affect the health of...
Women, minorities face higher rates of medical misdiagnosis
When you start to develop health symptoms in New York, you may visit your doctor so that he or she may assess your condition, tell you what the problem is and advise you on what to do to make things better. Yet, many doctors across New York and the nation are failing...
Can distractions at the doctor’s office cause medication errors?
No matter what kind of medicine you need, you may not know that an error happened until days or weeks after starting to take dosages. This kind of malpractice often involves a doctor prescribing the wrong medicine or amount of pills to a patient. One of the most...
How can forceps cause birth injuries?
As you give birth, you may notice the use of forceps if your baby is struggling during this time. These metal tongs clamp gently around your baby's head and help him or her out of the birth canal. In some cases, improper use and negligence on the part of the medical...
Could a CPAP give me cancer?
There is recent news about CPAP breathing machines and cancer that is making headlines. According to the New York Times, some manufacturers are acknowledging their CPAP machines could cause a person to get cancer after extended use. The U.S. Food and Drug...