Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States, and understanding the histories of their doctors and the risks of any procedure before they receive treatment can help keep patients safe. When patients are injured by negligent doctors,...
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5 Reasons Doctors Get Sued for Malpractice
Doctors get sued for malpractice when their actions cause harm to their patients. There are many reasons a physician can be held liable in a lawsuit. In the United States, the following are five of the most common reasons that patients sue their doctors. In many...
Watch out for these common causes of boating accidents
With summer here and vacation time to use, a popular source of recreation in the Chicago area is to go boating on Lake Michigan. It can be relaxing or thrilling to feel the wind, sun and waves. But it can also be a risky activity. Be aware of the common causes of...
3 Red Flags Your Doctor Is Dangerous
With medical errors a common source of injury and death in the U.S., it is vital to take charge of your health care in whatever ways you can. One of those is to choose the right medical providers. While proper certification and experience are a start, they are not the...
Medical Professionals Go to Great Lengths to Conceal Malpractice
Medical professionals often conceal treatment errors rather than admit their mistakes. This places patients at significant risk of injury or death and makes it difficult to determine corrective actions that can restore the patient's health. When physicians, surgeons,...
Medical errors the nation’s third-most common cause of death
The doctor-patient relationship is one that involves a certain amount of trust, and because physicians undergo so much training, you are probably inclined to believe that whatever your doctor tells you about your condition is accurate. Unfortunately, however, doctors...
What Are the Dangers of an Epidural Steroid Injection?
Spinal injections of epidural steroids can cause severe, potentially deadly side effects. These side effects can include blindness, paralysis, and strokes. These types of injections are not approved by the FDA, yet many physicians have used them to treat patients in...
American Women More Likely to Die During Pregnancy and Childbirth
Women today are more likely to die because of pregnancy-related issues than women in other developed countries and they are about 50% more likely to succumb during childbirth than their own mothers were a generation before. As maternal mortality rates in the United...
Recognizing the Hidden Signs of a TBI [infographic]
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) do not always cause readily apparent signs and symptoms and close monitoring following a suspected injury is essential for the administration of prompt treatment. When an injury is "silent," early recognition of signs and symptoms can...
Are Doctors Ignoring the Dangers of Anesthesia in Pregnant Women and Babies? [infographic]
The administration of anesthesia to pregnant women and young children may negatively affect the neurological development of the child. Warnings issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2016 strongly caution against the use of general anesthetic or sedatives...
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