Posted on Oct. 26th, 2013 | in News, Surgical Errors
Patients in the greater Pittsburg area and around the nation have reason to be concerned about the safety of their healthcare and how to appropriate protect against medical errors. It only takes a minor oversight or surgeon mistake to cause severe and lasting repercussions. While the law allows people to seek compensation in the event… read more
Posted on Oct. 24th, 2013 | in Medication Errors, News
Pennsylvania residents trust in the quality and effectiveness of their medical care every day. This is a basic right that all patients should be able to rely on. Sadly, medical errors whether they be surgical mistakes, medication errors, missed diagnoses or something else also happen every day, compromising the faith that the public has in… read more
Posted on Oct. 16th, 2013 | in Medication Errors, News
In today’s tough economic climate, employers expect their employees to do more with less. Hospitals in Pittsburgh, PA are no exception. For example, doctors are nurses are forced to care for more patients because tighter budgets have caused reductions in staff. Budget cuts can also prevent hospitals from making critical updates to their electronic health… read more
Posted on Oct. 14th, 2013 | in Birth Injuries, News
Occasionally, complications that arise during the delivery process can cause injuries, disfigurement or permanent disabilities. The baby’s size, position of the baby and a number of factors can lead to a difficult birth. Still, labor and delivery doctors are expected to adjust birthing plans as necessary in order to prevent birth injuries. The mother of… read more
Posted on Oct. 11th, 2013 | in News, Surgical Errors
Medical mistakes are a serious public health concern. It can be difficult to measure the exact number of medical errors made each year because the patient may or may not realize that their condition was worsened because of misdiagnosis, medication errors, surgical errors, infections or other ailments caused by inadequate care. Healthcare providers may also… read more
Posted on Oct. 9th, 2013 | in Failure to Diagnose, News
There are a number of prescription drugs and medical treatments that can ease one’s pain and suffering even when faced with a terminal disease. A doctor’s failure to diagnose cancer, however, can deprive a person of comfort and quality of life. A Pennsylvania man whose cancer was not diagnosed until just five days before his… read more
Posted on Oct. 3rd, 2013 | in Brain Injuries, News
In a recent post we touched on the importance of young athletes being treated and diagnosed properly when they suffer a concussion while participating in sports programs. If medical professionals clear them to play before they are physically ready or the level of their injuries are misdiagnosed, it can cause even more serious brain trauma… read more
Posted on Oct. 1st, 2013 | in Medication Errors, News
Few things are more heart wrenching for a parent than seeing the health of their infant deteriorate. They trust medical professionals to help their child get better. But no one is infallible; even the most experienced doctors and nurses can make medication errors and dosage mistakes. A Louisiana couple learned this the hard way after… read more
Posted on Sep. 27th, 2013 | in Medication Errors, News
Technology has revolutionized the healthcare industry. It has made hospitals run more efficiently and enabled physicians to perform intricate surgeries that were once considered impossible. Technology can be a double-edged sword, however. If not used properly it can cause a variety of problems, including medication errors. On the heels of a warning issued by the… read more
Posted on Sep. 25th, 2013 | in News, Surgical Errors
Every time a patient undergoes surgery, there is a risk for infection. While the risk is typically low, ranging anywhere from a one to three percent chance according to some reports—the risk is still there. The best way to prevent infection from surgical procedures in Pennsylvania is for medical professionals to properly clean and sterilize… read more
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