Medical Malpractice Claims & Cosmetic Surgery Errors
There is a certain amount of risk involved in most surgical procedures. In most cases, the medical team who is performing the surgical procedure is usually experienced, skilled, and trained to do so without the occurrence of any errors. But in surgeries, errors might lead to permanent injury and in some cases, even death.
Doctors and parents can reduce medication errors among children
Many New York parents who have had to deal with sick children may know just how difficult it is to make sure that their kids not only take their medication when they are supposed to, but they also have to ensure that the appropriate dosage is taken. In fact, a report that looked at a number of studies indicated that medication errors could be the cause of approximately 7,000 deaths throughout the U.S. every year.
Everything You need to Know about Anesthesia Errors in Medical Malpractice
The idea of surgery is scary as it is, but couple that with being put under anesthesia and that increases a person’s stress immensely. A patient is putting their life in the hands of the anesthesia technician, nurse, or doctor who is administering general anesthesia. There is just a slight margin for anesthesia error where an anesthesiologist is concerned. Any mistakes might lead to something as serious as death or brain damage. Many of these cases go unreported and that is why the frequency of these anesthesia errors is difficult to determine.
Experiencing a Damaged Nerve by a Surgeon
Every surgical procedure is associated with its own set of risks, more so when anesthesia is used. Nerve damage caused by a surgical miscalculation is one of the biggest risks. A surgery that is negligently performed can sometimes result in nerve damage, both temporary and permanent. This could eventually lead to a medical malpractice lawsuit. People who suffer from nerve injury can exhibit a variety of symptoms such as:
What is Orthopedic Malpractice?
One of the most significant advances in orthopedic treatment during the 20th century according to the members of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, was the ability to internally fix bones through the use of plates, screws, rods, etc. When an orthopedic expert employs methods such as these to correct a patient’s musculoskeletal problems, the patient usually ends up finding an improvement in their condition. But this unfortunately is not the case every time around.
What You need to Know about Gall Bladder Surgery Errors in Medical Malpractice
Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery is performed on around 750,000 patients every year. This surgery is slowly gaining some substantial precedence over other traditional, open procedures mainly because the recovery time is much less. Patients are usually discharged either on the same day or within a day or two.
New initiative aims to improve care for New York mothers
According to a report from the United Nations and World Health Organization, the United States ranks 47th out of 180 countries in infant mortality. It is estimated that two to three women die each day in the U.S. from complications during their pregnancy. However, these numbers are helping to spur changes in the way that care is provided during pregnancy.
What to do in the Event of a Failed Cataract Surgery
What to do in the Event of a Failed Cataract Surgery
Woman sues hospital over surgical sponge
New York residents may have heard about a medical malpractice case that originated when a surgeon performed a hysterectomy on a woman at a hospital in Southern California in 2007. After experiencing problems shortly thereafter, she returned to the hospital, where her symptoms were dismissed as severe constipation. This was the first of several visits to the hospital over the next few years.
Does the type of health insurance impact surgical care?
A doctor’s duty of care should not be affected by the type of health care insurance or benefits that a patient has. Yet according to a recent study, Medicaid surgical patients may fare worse than other surgery patients.