New York Medical Malpractice Epidural Injury Attorneys
When administered properly, epidural injections can be a very effective means of managing pain and allowing patients to heal. However, due to the proximity of the spinal cord, mistakes made by anesthesiologists in administering an epidural can be extremely dangerous. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious or life-threatening epidural injury, the […]
New York Anesthesia Allergic Reactions Malpractice Lawyers
Allergic Reactions From Anesthesia Attorneys New York City Local anesthesia is used to numb a section of the body during medical procedures. Local anesthesia is frequently used in Caesarean sections, ophthalmological, podiatric and oral surgery. In certain cases, local anesthetics are combined with general anesthesia to achieve the desired impact on the patient. Although rare, […]
Lavern’s Law – What Is It and What Does It Mean for Cancer Victims?
On January 31st, 2018, New York passed Lavern’s Law – a law that will change the statute of limitations on some medical malpractice cases. Lavern’s Law is named for Lavern Wilkinson, who passed away at age 41 from a treatable form of lung cancer because of a misdiagnosis. Governor Andrew Cuomo, who signed the bill […]
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Patients with LBD at risk of misdiagnosis
Lewy body dementia refers to a particular kind of dementia that has three possible initial presentations. New Yorkers who have LBD are sometimes misdiagnosed as having Alzheimer’s because the two conditions have some of the same symptoms. This can be harmful to people with LBD because they may respond positively to some dementia medications that are less likely to be prescribed if they are erroneously diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and because people with LBD may respond negatively to some Alzheimer’s drugs, sometimes with lasting side effects.
Heart attacks, stroke a risk after noncardiac surgery
A study published in JAMA Cardiology shows that those who undergo noncardiac surgery may develop complications that lead to heart attacks, stroke and even death. New York residents who are hospitalized for non-heart-related surgery will want to know what’s involved in this trend; after all, more than 300 million noncardiac surgeries are performed worldwide every year.
Dermatology consults could prevent cellulitis misdiagnoses
Typically, cellulitis is diagnosed based on how the affected area looks and what the patient reports as symptoms. There are a number of other skin conditions that might have symptoms similar to those of cellulitis, so it is sometimes misdiagnosed. Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that causes skin inflammation. New York residents might be interested in the results of a study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital that demonstrates early dermatologist consultation for patients who were thought to have cellulitis improved outcomes and prevented misdiagnoses.
Rheumatology assessments may improve pulmonary disease diagnosis
When it’s suspected that a New York patient has interstitial lung disease (ILD), diagnosis typically involves invasive techniques such as checking a tissue sample and performing a bronchoscopy with specialized instruments to view airways. According to a study specific to ILD and similar pulmonary conditions, routine rheumatology assessments may minimize the need for more invasive diagnostic procedures in some instances. Researchers also believe diagnosis accuracy may be improved with adjustments to testing processes.
$3.34 million malpractice settlement after man loses arm
When people seek medical care in New York, they expect health care personnel to make reasonable treatment choices. The case of a 30-year-old man who ended up losing his right arm illustrates the extent of damage that can occur when medical errors take place. The outcome of arbitration produced a settlement of $3.34 million for his pain, suffering, medical expenses and the compromised ability to earn a living.
The role of communication issues in medical errors
If medical errors were classified as a cause of death, they would be ranked below heart disease and cancer as the third leading cause of death in the U.S. A 2016 study in the BMJ estimated that 250,000 deaths occur each year in this nation because of medical errors. New York residents should know that many of these errors grow out of simple communication issues.