Effective communication between a patient and doctor can reduce the chances of error. Medical malpractice experts are of the opinion that open lines of communication between a medical team and their patient are imperative for excellent care. Unfortunately, many patients shy away from asking their doctor questions, deferring to their…
Every day, people enter the hospital for surgery and expect to wake up healed. For many, their expectations are met without issue. For others, expectations turn to fear as life-altering mistakes are discovered. Knowing the most common surgical errors can help you and your family remain vigilant as you prepare…
The two major basis of medical malpractice claims are misdiagnosis and a failure to diagnose. It’s important to note that not all misdiagnosis are grounds for a claim, and not all claims lead to successful lawsuits. Even some of the best doctors can misdiagnose patients or fail to diagnose an…
Doctors go through a complicated process to gain the practical skills they need to become full-fledged doctors. One of these processes is residency, where a new doctor will train directly in real-world situations often under the auspices of a hospital. It is a necessary process, but it is quite possible…
What was the status of malpractice payouts in New York City this year? According to the New York City Comptroller’s Office, the numbers are up after a decade-long national decline in the number of payouts. This is part of a national trend. In 2013 the number of medical malpractice payments…
Certain medications are controlled by the government due to their side effects. The government is keen to keep people from becoming addicted to dangerous yet medically useful drugs like opioids, and to keep these drugs from entering the illegal drug market. When someone is caught exploiting their access to these…
A huge Medicare fraud case may finally be coming to an end in New Orleans. In a scheme involving $50 million in fraudulent claims, two doctors and a registered nurse were sentenced to jail for their role in the plot. The sentencing of four other people is expected to begin…
Medical professionals have long complained about frivolous lawsuits. While some medical malpractice suits certainly have their merit, others are nothing but a waste of the court’s time. Baseless lawsuits happen every day. People are not required to prove their cases to an incredibly high standard thanks, in part, to these…
Most malpractice cases involve a patient or their family suing a doctor or medical institution. But can a separate third party file a malpractice suit against a hospital for something their patient did? The New York Court of Appeals just ruled on such a case, and they’re allowing the malpractice…
Some medical errors are preventable, and some are not. Unfortunately, if you were the victim of an error, you may have to suffer with the consequences. You may be forced to live with health issues or a debilitating injury. If you believe that you have been the victim of a…