Few hospital errors are ever reported
Some 130,000 Medicare recipients were harmed in just one month due to errors made by hospital staff, according to a recent report.
Are electronic devices causing doctor errors?
Distracted driving causes many fatalities every year, but a new survey suggests that distracted doctors may also be putting their patient’s lives at risk.
Communication may be blamed for an increase in malpractice claims
Researchers at one New York institution have found that more physicians are facing medical malpractice lawsuits because of diagnostic factors.
Everyday choices have a greater impact on breast cancer risk
If all a doctor ever does is look at a patient’s exposure to industrial chemicals, like bisphenol A and phthalates, then an individual may be faced with a delayed cancer diagnosis. That’s because a newly released study has found that the everyday things women are exposed to put them at greater risk of developing breast cancer.
Side effects from one cancer drug intolerable for some patients
There may be a misunderstanding between doctor’s and their patients in terms of the tolerance of side effects from one breast cancer medication, according to one study.
New recommendations released to improve New York hospitals
New York state officials are trying to do what they can to improve care, reduce costs and hospital negligence at health care facilities in Brooklyn and across the state.
Medical malpractice suits piling up for one New York physician
Medical malpractice can cause incalculable damage to victims and their families. In New York, 10 lawsuits alleging medical malpractice are pending against an orthopedic surgeon.
Guilty verdict in medical malpractice suit that left woman dead
Medical malpractice suits often occur because of some form of negligence. This was the case when a Plattsburgh, New York anesthesiologist was found guilty of negligence while caring for a 70-year-old woman in 2007. The woman died following surgery to remove an infected gall bladder. The medical malpractice verdict came down from a civil court case held in the Clinton County Court.
Study finds physicians rarely pay for medical errors
A study by the New England Journal of Medicine found that surgical mistakes and other forms of medical malpractice often don’t lead to a payout for the victim. This is true in New York and across the country.
Medical malpractice case results in additional damages
New babies are born in New York every day. Many are born without incident and are able to go home with their loving parents. Unfortunately, for some newborns, they do not have the luxury of going home to grow up with their health intact. Due to the negligence of the health care personnel responsible for their wellbeing, these innocent babies are left with a lifetime of struggles.