Health care providers undergo stringent training to properly diagnose health issues because it can be lifesaving during emergencies. By providing accurate diagnosis, a physician can order the correct tests or scans and implement urgent treatments if necessary....
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How can overwork and burnout contribute to prescription errors?
Prescription medication is often necessary to help patients recover from severe health conditions, addressing symptoms and various forms of pain. Despite being a helpful tool for recovery, these substances can be deadly if dispensed and taken incorrectly....
Understanding the leading causes of traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a broad term that describes any injury that affects the brain and how it functions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is a major cause of death and disability. A TBI is usually the result of a...
What you need to know about surgeon burnout
Medical malpractice can occur in a variety of ways. However, one surprising cause is physician burnout. Although burnout can affect workers in every profession, none have as great of a consequence as those in the medical field who are affected by burnout. This can be...
Delayed or misdiagnosed cancer can be fatal
When your health is at stake, you trust your doctor to do everything possible to help you. However, misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis can cause the symptoms to worsen. Cancer is a disease that causes body cells to grow uncontrollably and can spread rapidly to other...
Is understaffing a basis for medical malpractice?
Healthcare providers owe a duty of care to their patients. This duty of care includes providing competent and appropriate medical treatment, given the patient's unique medical condition and needs. Meeting those needs may be challenging when there isn't sufficient...
New report: Patient falls and sentinel event rates are spiking
It is well-understood that falls from great heights are dangerous. It is also well-understood that falling any significant distance – say, down a flight of stairs – is dangerous as well. It is less understood that falling “at the same level” has the potential to be a...
Can you sue the hospital for medical malpractice?
Mistakes happen all the time. However, when those mistakes are committed by healthcare providers while in the line of duty, the consequences can be far-reaching. If you or someone you love sustains injuries while receiving treatment, you may be eligible for...