Posted on May. 29th, 2013 | in News
In a major about-face, a leading medical group recently questioned the value of PSA tests, a common marker used for prostate cancer. The American Urological Association came out with new guidelines significantly restricting the types of patients who should have this lab work done. http://www.auanet.org/education/guidelines/prostate-cancer-detection.cfm The PSA is a blood test which searches for a… read more
Posted on May. 24th, 2013 | in News, Surgical Errors
When it comes to hospital safety, there are occasions known as “never events.” This term is often applied to surgical procedures that are performed on the wrong patient or the wrong part of the body. The term comes from the rational thought that these tragic situations should never occur. In reality, however, doctors, nurses, administrators,… read more
Posted on May. 22nd, 2013 | in Failure to Diagnose, News
If a person in Pennsylvania is diagnosed with cancer, it is often necessary to begin treatments immediately in order to save the life of the person. If a physician or other medical professional fails to diagnose the correct condition in a timely manner, delayed treatment can lead to the spread of the disease. In the… read more
Posted on May. 15th, 2013 | in Medication Errors, News
When a patient is prescribed medication, they usually assume the medication will cure their ailments and make them feel better. Unfortunately for the citizens in Pennsylvania, this is not always the case. Medication errors occur when a patient is prescribed the wrong medication or the wrong dosage, and occasionally, the problem is with the medication… read more
Posted on May. 13th, 2013 | in News, Surgical Errors
There are many people involved in any surgery that is performed in a hospital in Pittsburgh. Nurses, doctors, and other staff may be on hand to guarantee that the procedure goes smoothly, and that the person is recovering well after surgery. If a surgical mistake is made, the patient may choose to file a lawsuit… read more
Posted on May. 8th, 2013 | in News, Surgical Errors
In recent years there have been hundreds of thousands of surgical procedures performed by so-called robots. These robotic surgeries are actually performed by surgeons who use computer-assisted surgical robots to help them perform complicated procedures. Many doctors believe that when used correctly, robotic surgeries in Pennsylvania are safer and more cost effective than traditional surgery…. read more
Posted on May. 6th, 2013 | in Birth Injuries, News
When a woman enters a hospital in Pittsburgh to give birth to a baby, she places her trust in the doctors and nurses who will be performing the delivery. If procedures are not followed and mistakes are made, the baby may suffer birth injuries that could have been prevented if the delivery process had been… read more
Posted on May. 2nd, 2013 | in Failure to Diagnose, News
Pittsburgh readers may be interested in knowing that the number one claimed cause of medical malpractice in the United States in misdiagnosis of injuries or illness. Medical malpractice payouts for a misdiagnosis or a failure to diagnose amounted to around $39 billion during the last quarter of a century. And this would only include those… read more
Posted on Apr. 30th, 2013 | in Brain Injuries, News
A 19-year old patient was admitted to the hospital after being struck in the jaw by a stray bullet. The doctors then apparently decided to perform surgery, though they were informed that the patient’s airway passage was still partially swollen and obstructed. However, since it has been alleged that the anesthesiologist did not follow proper procedures… read more
Posted on Apr. 25th, 2013 | in Birth Injuries, News
After a ten year delay, a family was finally awarded $130 million in a birth injury case that reportedly involved medical malpractice. This was actually the third trial to take place. The verdict in the first trial was favorable to the hospital, but that verdict was later reversed. A second trial resulted in a hung… read more
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