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Hospital Negligence and Mistreatment: Legal Guide
When patients go to a hospital, they should be able to have confidence that they will receive competent care from the medical professionals there. Unfortunately, hospital negligence and mistreatment happen distressingly often. From misdiagnoses and surgical errors to medication dosing mistakes and inadequate patient monitoring, the consequences of such negligence can be catastrophic. Elements of…
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Medical Malpractice Statistics and Facts (2024)
Recent statistics on medical malpractice provide an understanding of the potential threat that healthcare may pose. Here are 9 facts and statistics about medical malpractice in 2024. 1. Are Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Common? Studies by the American Medical Association indicate that nearly one-third of all clinicians face medical malpractice lawsuits during their careers. Some surgical…
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Three Signs of Cerebral Palsy in Babies
If you have concerns about your child’s development, you should seek the advice of your child’s pediatrician. Below, we will discuss three signs to look for in your baby if you have concerns about CP. When considering the red flags of development in your child from the lens of cerebral palsy, you are looking at…
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Is Failure to Treat Medical Malpractice?
In the relationship between a patient and their doctor, there is usually a lot of trust involved. We rely on a doctor’s expertise and hope medical professionals will follow the rules. It is our right as patients to expect professionalism and a basic level of care from all our medical providers. Most hospitals have extensive…
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What Happens When a Pharmacist Makes a Mistake
Pharmacists play a vital role in the medical field, dispensing life-saving medications daily. The demands of their jobs and the continually changing landscape of prescription drugs require them to respond to growing requirements to dispense medications accurately. When a pharmacist makes a mistake, patients can be seriously hurt or die. Pharmacists have a challenging job….
