Never Events in Surgery: What They Are, What Patients Can Do
Almost any form of surgery consists of a critical medical procedure that requires the highest level of skill and expertise from healthcare providers. Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, … Continue reading “Never Events in Surgery: What They Are, What Patients Can Do”
Surgeons Sometimes Caught Operating While Drunk
Surgeons hold patients’ lives in their hands. When performing operations, surgeons must be rested and sober. Unfortunately, some surgeons operate on patients while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or … Continue reading “Surgeons Sometimes Caught Operating While Drunk”
How Common Are Surgical Errors in the United States?
Surgical errors are unfortunately not uncommon in the United States. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), surgical errors occur in about one … Continue reading “How Common Are Surgical Errors in the United States?”
How to Prepare for a Medical Malpractice Consultation
Although medical malpractice comes in many potential forms, it’s not uncommon for a healthcare professional’s negligence to have a devastating impact on the life of a victim. Nothing can change … Continue reading “How to Prepare for a Medical Malpractice Consultation”
AI’s Growing Role in Diagnosing Illness
Artificial intelligence once was generally thought of as a science-fiction technology. That’s changed in recent years. Innovations in machine learning and other such AI technologies have demonstrated that AI can … Continue reading “AI’s Growing Role in Diagnosing Illness”
Tips to Avoid Being A Medical Malpractice Victim
We trust doctors to heal us. Unfortunately, when doctors and other medical professionals are negligent, they can harm us instead. Being the victim of medical malpractice could have a permanent … Continue reading “Tips to Avoid Being A Medical Malpractice Victim”