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Better checklists and communication could prevent surgical errors

Posted on Sep. 5th, 2013 | in News, Surgical Errors

We frequently hear stories about patients who have the wrong leg amputated or a surgical instrument left inside their bodies. It may seem like these things happen more often than they actually do because the media tends to sensationalize them. Nonetheless, surgical errors still happen in Philadelphia and can negatively impact a patient’s quality of… read more

Woman claims pharmacy error led to death of her daughter

Posted on Aug. 31st, 2013 | in Medication Errors, News

In a world where medications are readily available for almost every ailment, it’s often necessary to trust the health care professionals who prescribe the medication and the Pennsylvania pharmacy employees who package and provide the medicine. A dosage mistake on certain medications may quickly become fatal, and it may be important for pharmacies to have… read more

Doctor faces 20 years in jail for chemotherapy scheme

Posted on Aug. 29th, 2013 | in Failure to Diagnose, News

Being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event that brings with it anxiety, depression and many adverse health effects. While cancer may often be treated with surgery, chemotherapy and other treatments, the disease takes a toll on the body that is difficult to recover from. When a patient in Pennsylvania visits their doctor, they place… read more

Woman feels paralysis was caused by inadequate treatment

Posted on Aug. 22nd, 2013 | in Brain Injuries, News

In order for new treatments to be developed and tested for current diseases and illnesses, researchers may be asked to spend several years trying their techniques and medications on thousands of patients to ensure that the treatment is safe and effective at treating the problem. Before a person can be involved in a research study… read more

Child with Cerebral Palsy after stroke in utero defies odds

Posted on Aug. 20th, 2013 | in Brain Injuries, News

When a woman in Pennsylvania is pregnant, it may be important for her to have regular monitoring of the baby and regular doctor appointments to ensure the baby is developing correctly and that there are not any serious problems with either the baby’s health or the health of the mother. Without proper monitoring, birth injuries… read more

Family receives settlement for surgery that ended in death

Posted on Aug. 13th, 2013 | in News, Surgical Errors

When a patient is on the operating room table and is under sedation, it is necessary for their oxygen levels to be monitored to ensure that they don’t dip dangerously low. Oxygen levels that are too low can lead to brain damage or death in the patient, and unfortunately, simple errors such as this account… read more

Woman claims in lawsuit that slow response led to injuries

Posted on Aug. 8th, 2013 | in Brain Injuries, News

During a surgery, doctors and other health care professionals in Pennsylvania may closely monitor a patient to determine if there are unforeseen complications with the surgery. If a problem arises, it may be necessary to quickly start procedures to repair the issue before the person suffers a serious brain injury or other complications. There may… read more

Food safety always a concern

Posted on Aug. 6th, 2013 | in News, Personal Injury

            The recent outbreak of Cyclospora infections in the Midwest serves to highlight the fact that food safety remains a concern throughout the United States.  More than 400 people have been sickened by this parasite in Iowa, Nebraska, Texas and other states.   http://healthland.time.com/2013/08/05/why-its-taking-so-long-to-find-the-source-of-the-cyclospora-contamination  Investigators in Iowa and Nebraska think that the… read more