Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times of a woman’s life. Choosing an obstetrician can be one of the most stressful. If you are experiencing your first pregnancy and are struggling to find an obstetrician, here are some tips that may help you find the best doctor for…
Midwives provide one of the oldest forms of healthcare. These professionals provide healthcare, but they are not medical doctors. They are trained to assist women in delivering babies, and they are trained to know when a delivery is posing a danger to the mother or infant. Some midwives are also…
There’s a good chance you or someone you know has faced cancer at some point. For most patients, the cancer is treatable, thanks to new advances in treatment and technology. Unfortunately, there will be about 600,000 deaths associated with cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Some treatments…
A mother in Kansas City has won a victory in a medical malpractice case involving the death of her infant child. While most medical malpractice cases are settled out of court, this grieving mother took it all the way and won. According to records, Johnna Hughes was 35 weeks pregnant…
A jury trial began last week in a case that involves allegations of negligence against St. Clare Hospital & Health Services, in Wisonsin, and Dr. Andrew Nelson. According to court documents, 19-moth-old Caleb Gawronski began to have seizures in his Baraboo home on September 8, 2012. His mother put him…
Children rely on adults for so many things. They look to us to keep them safe, prevent hurt feelings and even cure them when they are ill. Because they are not old enough to speak up for themselves, it is important that you understand how to prevent medication errors in…
The National Institutes of Health recently discovered that of people aged 65 or older, 40% take five or more prescription medications daily. At least 90% of this age group takes one prescription. In the same study, the NIH determined that at least 55% of seniors take their medication incorrectly. Here…
According to two researchers who published their study in the British Medical Journal, the third leading cause of death in the United States is medical error. A response to the analysis, published in the same journal, says that the results are flawed and misconstrued. The researchers who oppose the study’s…
The Albany legislative session has very few days left but in those days, medical malpractice is sure to be a hot topic. The people of New York may be given more time to sue doctors for medical malpractice. Lavern’s Law, as it is called, is being discussed by legislators. It…
In many cases, medical malpractice is obvious. A doctor fails to diagnose a patient, a medical professional prescribes the wrong medication, or a surgeon leaves something in your body during a procedure. In other cases, medical malpractice is not so clear cut. Instances of medical abandonment, for example, are much…