Most Common Surgical Errors
Surgical errors can garner a ton of media attention, especially when the surgeons really make glaring or sensational mistakes, such as removing the wrong limb or implanting an organ in the wrong patient. But there...
Read MoreWrong Side, Wrong Site, Wrong Patient Surgical Errors
Surgery should always be approached with careful consideration. Although there are many competent surgeons who uphold their responsibilities during surgery, physician negligence does happen and can have serious lasting effects on a patient. The three...
Read MoreWhy Aren’t Women Treated for Pain?
An unprecedented number of studies are pouring in detailing the failings of the healthcare system. From financial inequalities linked to over inflated health insurance rates and deductibles, to racism affecting the person-to-person treatment within the...
Read MoreLung 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,...
Read MoreWhere 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...
Read MoreDischarged 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...
Read MoreWhen 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...
Read MoreFailure 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...
Read MoreUnderstanding 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...
Read MorePrescription 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...
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