Examining hospital procedures may reduce surgical errors
A new study has revealed shocking new information about surgical errors. According to researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, surgical instruments are left inside patients close to 40 times each week. Sadly, when surgical errors occur, such as instruments being left inside a patient, people can suffer severe complications.
New York health officials look for ways to prevent deaths from sepsis
In July, we wrote about one Queens boys’ untimely death. The 11-year-old was brought to the emergency room in April when he began vomiting and developed a high fever. However, doctors at NYU Langone Medical Center failed to recognize that the young boy was suffering from sepsis and sent him home. He later died.
Brooklyn woman claims surgical mistakes led to amputation
Three years ago, a woman from Brooklyn went to the Winthrop University Medical Center for a relatively minor operation. However, complications during surgery left her a double amputee.
Distractions can lead to serious surgical errors
A new study shows that younger surgeons are more likely to make mistakes when there are distractions in the operating room. For instance, a cell phone or a fallen tray may result in serious errors.
Jury awards $5 million for doctor’s failed diagnosis
Last week, we wrote about the dangers of an inaccurate or failed medical diagnosis. This week, an out-of-state story shows how truly devastating a doctor’s failed diagnosis can be.
Holding doctors accountable for a misdiagnosis
When someone has an unknown health condition, it can be a frightening experience. People expect that a qualified physician will be able to properly diagnose them. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. One New York City resident knows that all too well.
Mother blames hospital and doctors for son’s condition
Most New Yorkers know that when someone is in need of emergency medical treatment, time is of the essence. A matter of minutes can mean the difference between life and death. In addition to appropriate care and treatment, patients and their family members expect that physicians will provide that treatment in a timely manner.
New York woman believes hospital and doctor were negligent in botched C-section
A 43-year-old woman received an undisclosed settlement from a New York hospital three or four months ago. However, a jury recently ruled that a doctor was not negligent when the woman’s abdomen caught on fire during a cesarean section two years ago.
Family files lawsuit after young boy is wrongly declared dead
Imagine being told that your young son is dead and then learning hours later that he is still alive. That is what happened to one family, and they are now attempting to hold a hospital responsible for their negligence.
Nurse accidently disposed of kidney intended for transplant
A kidney transplant in another state went terribly wrong after a nurse mistakenly disposed of a viable kidney intended for transplant. A story like this raises questions about the procedures that are in place in hospitals all across the country and what is being done to prevent negligence in the operating room.