Misdiagnosing Appendicitis is a Type of Medical Malpractice that can Cause Complications
Appendicitis and its Symptoms
Appendicitis is a condition caused by an inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a 3.5 inch tube that is attached to the large intestine. It does not serve any critical function, and therefore must be surgically removed when it gets inflamed.
The standards for health care providers in New York
If someone files a medical malpractice lawsuit against a health care practitioner or facility, two of the things they need to prove are that the provider had a duty to the patient and that the patient did not receive the appropriate level of care. The first requirement is met by demonstrating that the person in question had a relationship with the provider.
The symptoms of hemorrhoids and colon cancer
Colon cancer is a leading cause of death across the country. Like a majority of cancers, it does not show any real signs of being there until it advances, making it hard to diagnose early and increasing the odds of misdiagnosis. New York patients could stay informed about the disease to help avoid being misdiagnosed with other conditions such as hemorrhoids.
Absence of Standard of Care during Diagnosis & Treatment of Esophageal Cancer can Lead to Pain and Death
Esophageal Cancer
Bladder Cancer Symptoms can be Mistaken for those of a Minor Infection
The bladder is a balloon-shaped organ in the pelvic region that stores urine. Bladder cancer can have some obvious signs and symptoms which help its diagnosis at an early stage, and is a condition that is fully treatable. This however does not rule out the possibility of recurrence of the cancer, even if it was diagnosed and treated at an early stage.
Dealing with Cataract Surgery Medical Malpractice
Cataract surgery is generally performed when the patient suffers reduction in sight due to covering of the lens with a cloudy formation. After the surgery, the patient is expected to recover fast and enjoy normal vision.
Failure to Recognize and Treat Infant Seizures is a Form of Medical Negligence
Infant or Neonatal Seizures
Hospital medication errors continue to increase
As advances in technology have changed the way that people communicate and process information, so have they improved most health care procedures and treatments. Despite this, hospital patients in New York and across the country continue to suffer from medication errors at an increasing rate.
Seeking a Gallbladder Surgical Errors Settlement
The gallbladder is a small organ that stores and releases the digestive fluid, bile secreted by the organ Liver. It plays crucial role in digestion of fats and their absorption in to digestive tract. Formation of small stones, the gallstones obstructs the flow of bile causing severe pain. The gallbladder is often removed to relieve the pain and avoid further complications.
Ways orthopedic surgeons can avoid lawsuits
There are many risks associated with orthopedic surgeries. A recent study has noted that nearly 50 percent of malpractice lawsuits filed by orthopedic patients were based on allegations of improper surgical performance, while 16 percent were due to allegations that the patient was improperly cared for during or after the surgery. Orthopedists in New York and throughout the country may benefit from some findings on how those risks could be reduced.