Lung Cancer, One of the Deadliest Misdiagnosis
A delayed diagnosis in regards to any cancer can ultimately lead to complications and a higher staging, making this mistake incredibly detrimental, regardless of the specific disease. Some cancers, however, are more life-threatening than others,…
Delayed Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer
The delayed diagnosis of any type of cancer can have disastrous effects on a patient yet, it is, in fact, the most prevalent cause of all medical malpractice cases. This is no less true when…
Where is Medical Malpractice Most Prevalent & “The Big Three”
In 2020, Covid-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States, as we faced global pandemic. However, prior to the events of 2020, a 2016 study from Johns Hopkins suggested that nearly…
Pursuing a Wrongful Death Case in Oregon
Wrongful death is a legal term used to define the taking of a person’s life through another’s negligent, willful, or deliberate action. In the medical field, this includes negligent actions by a physician causing a…
Infant Resuscitation and DNR Orders
There are many factors that can contribute to a person requiring Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); injuries or accidents, a heart attack, or even an uncontrolled illness, can cause the heart to stop. In the case of…
Discharged From the Hospital to Too Soon?
It’s probably safe to say that anyone who’s been admitted to the hospital is eager to go home as soon as possible, but an early discharge from a hospital can cause as much damage as…
When Defensive Medicine Hurts
Malpractice cases are driven by whether or not a physician acted appropriately when handling a patient’s healthcare needs. The question then becomes, who decides what is appropriate and how is this determined legally when a patient…
Failure to Diagnose Diabetes
Diabetes is a dangerous, and sometimes fatal disease, especially if left untreated. Diabetes can be caused either by genetic susceptibility and environmental factors, or come on later in life as a result of other health…
Understanding Healthcare in The U.S.
When we talk about “healthcare” we are generally referring to many aspects that comprise the system, as a whole. By adding qualifiers, such as “healthcare provider,” or “healthcare system” we can start to examine specific…
Prescription Medications & Patient Safety
The accidental discovery of penicillin in 1928 has saved millions of lives over the last 80 years, and prescription drugs become increasingly more sophisticated as time marches on. With all of the lifesaving benefits that…