Medical Malpractice

In the health care arena, scientific research has established knowledge that experts use to create evidence-based practices for patient safety. Infection Control Today notes that ignoring these practices may be medical negligence.   Hand washing is one of the...

The risks associated with Cesarean sections far outweigh those associated with traditional vaginal births. This raises questions about why the C-section rate continues to rise across the United States. Currently, the rate of C-section births far exceeds that...

The negligence of a doctor, nurse, or any other hospital worker can cause a child’s quadriparesis. The debilitating condition can occur as a result of a birth injury that harms the nervous system. Improper monitoring of the mother or baby and incorrect use of tools...

Regardless of how experienced your doctor is, there is always a risk of human error disrupting your health care and compromising your well-being. When you prioritize communication and build a good relationship with your doctor, you can play a proactive part in your...

A wide variety of health conditions require the use of medical devices, which include surgical equipment, hospital supplies, prosthetic devices, medical appliances, visual and hearing aids and diagnostic equipment.  Unfortunately, these devices may have certain flaws...

Several studies have shown communication failure to be a leading cause of preventable deaths in the medical arena. Alarming Findings on Communication Failure A study from the 1990s found miscommunication to contribute to between 44,000 and 98,000 deaths in American...

You visit your doctor in Illinois fully expecting them to pinpoint your exact ailment. Getting the right diagnosis at every initial visit may be an unrealistic expectation given that even the most advanced diagnostic technologies have certain limitations. Yet the hope...

According to the Cleveland Clinic, surgical mesh is a material that is used to strengthen bodily tissues, including bone. It is often used to correct pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, two conditions which affect numerous women.  Despite its...

Misdiagnosis, wrong-site surgery, and mistaken patient identities are some of the medical errors that frequently occur in U.S. hospitals. They can result in serious injury or death. A Johns Hopkins study puts the number of people who die every year from medical errors...

Failure to follow up on diagnostic testing can lead to complications with medical conditions, as well as patient injury and death. Diagnostic Testing Errors Can Be Fatal Medical negligence can occur in a variety of ways. In some cases, negligence is obvious when a...