Physicians must find a balance between not investigating enough potential problems and going overboard when diagnosing a patient. An overwhelming majority
Surgical residents in New York hospitals are typically evaluated by checklists and hours worked, but a John Hopkins study found that tracking errors could
Gastric Bypass Surgery
People in New York City and elsewhere expect that their physician's will provide them with appropriate treatment. But what if your doctor ordered a
Doctor errors happen for a number of different reasons. In New York, many physicians are seeing what feels like a constant stream of patients and in turn
In a medical malpractice case, the plaintiff's attorney receives the opportunity to ask questions to the doctor regarding
Most New Yorkers have probably heard the term "informed consent," but they may not be familiar with what it means to their health care. According to the
According to an analysis from Diederich Healthcare, the total payout amounts for medical malpractice have increased for the
What to do in the Event of a Failed Cataract Surgery
Your body may react to certain types of medication, and release chemicals to counter the hypersensitive physical condition. This situation is commonly
When New York residents seek medical care, they put a great deal of trust in their physicians. The expectation is that the doctor is the expert who will
A widow filed a medical malpractice suit against two hospitals in Buffalo after one emergency room doctor pronounced her husband dead when he was still
People in New York City go to the hospital expecting that they will feel better when they leave. However, mistakes made by physicians and other medical
When there is a shortage of qualified medical staff, available providers may feel rushed or overwhelmed when trying to see to every patient's needs.
If people in New York City and beyond cannot rely on doctors to properly diagnose and treat them, then who are they suppose to turn to? One family is
Worries about being mistreated while under anesthesia are some of the most pervasive fears New York patients have when entering the hospital for surgery.
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