CEO Faces Jail Time for Safety Violations That Led to Worker Deaths
It is rare for corporate executives to face criminal charges because of workplace safety violations. Unfortunately, the unlikelihood of a CEO being charged means that the threat of a criminal case does not prove an effective deterrent to discourage executives from cutting corners when it comes to workplace safety. As one recent case shows, even […]
Understanding the risks of plastic surgery
Many surgeries performed in New York medical facilities are considered to be elective in nature. Plastic surgery can be performed to correct serious deformities, but in many cases, elective procedures are more a matter of making adjustments to specific physical features because of personal preferences. Regardless of the reason, there are some serious risks to think about before proceeding.
Urine tests may misdiagnose dehydration in elderly individuals
For many New York residents, dehydration can cause a number of symptoms that can range from dizziness to an increased risk for heat stroke. For elderly patients, however, dehydration can become more likely due to reduced thirst sensations, lack of hunger and medications. While there are signs and tests, such as urine tests, to determine if a person is dehydrated, they may not be as accurate in older individuals.
Protection against medical errors
There are many reasons why a New York patient may suffer complications from a medical error. Some are caused by health care staff that make poor clinical decisions while other occur due to system errors. These may include poor communication, checks and balance issues or even poor protocol design. Patients can help prevent medical errors by being engaged with the health care team.
Asking questions can help prevent medical errors
Medical errors are a serious problem for patients in New York and across the nation. In fact, medical errors are one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., ranking third after heart disease and cancer. Some of the most common errors may be prevented if patients stay engaged with their medical treatment and ask questions.
Second opinion says woman not brain dead
New York residents may be interested in the case of a woman who was initially diagnosed as brain dead and refused treatment by doctors as a result. Later, two neurologists hired by the woman’s father to give a second opinion diagnosed her as not brain dead based on the fact that she moved some extremities when she was pinched.
What is Acupuncturist Malpractice?
Alternative medicine is becoming increasingly popular among Americans for the treatment of various medical problems. Once considered a radical form of treatment, acupuncture is becoming an option in mainstream medicine. It is estimated 10% of Americans have tried acupuncture and that more than 1/3 would consider trying this form of treatment. Additionally, nearly 50% of physicians in the country have either referred patients to acupuncturists or would be willing to make such a referral.
Study finds problems with teledermatology
New York residents who are unable to travel to the doctor sometimes use telemedicine to diagnose and treat medical conditions remotely. One area of telemedicine that is becoming popular is teledermatology. Several teledermatology websites allow patients to send photographs to be used for diagnosis and treatment of various conditions.
IVF Problems and Negligence Claims
Research has confirmed that preventable medical errors cause the death of 440,000 people each year in the United States. These errors cost the nation, tens of billions of dollars every year. It is reported that 1 in 3 patients will experience a medical error when they are admitted to the hospital.
How to Avoid 10 Common Malpractice Claims
As per reports released by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), approximately 2,449 medical malpractice cases were disposed of by either the jury or bench trial in state courts of general jurisdiction across the United States in 2005. Roughly 99% of these trials were decided by a jury. Plaintiffs prevailed in less than a quarter of trials involving medical malpractice.