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What Is Wrong-Site Surgery?
Undergoing a surgical procedure invokes many emotions in a patient. Individuals are placed in a vulnerable state and rely on a medical team to provide critical care often while the patient is unable to respond or even knows what is going on. Even the most basic surgery carries an element of risk. However, waking to…
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Signs of Brain Damage After a Surgery
Every day, people across the state of Pennsylvania undergo various surgeries, including knee replacement, bypasses, and colonoscopies – the list is endless. However, there is always a risk that someone undergoing surgery can awake with temporary or permanent brain damage due to issues in the procedures used to conduct the surgery. If you or a…
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Operating Room Cameras and Surgical Malpractice Claims
Video and audio recording technology have greatly impacted many industries. For example, airplanes are outfitted with black box recorders to help investigators understand what occurred in the event of an aviation accident. Police also utilize body cameras to provide recordings of their encounters with the public that can be used as evidence. Some nursing home…
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What You Need to Know About Surgical Malpractice
Whether having minor surgery or a quadruple bypass, all surgical procedures should be considered potentially dangerous. Doctors have a duty to follow a certain standard of care when performing surgery on their patients. They should provide the type and level of care an ordinary, prudent health care professional with the same training and experience would…
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Why Do Wrongful Amputations Occur?
Doctors go through rigorous medical training so they can provide the best standard of care for their patients. While most doctors uphold this standard of care, there are instances when doctors commit grievous mistakes. While the planned loss of a limb is already a devastating event, it can be made much worse if the loss…
