Medical Malpractice
Five Most Common Causes of Medical Malpractice
People expect to receive outstanding care from their medical professionals. While many medical professionals manage to provide patients with accepted medical care, there is always a risk that medical malpractice can occur. In some situations, medical malpractice can result in the serious injury or death of individuals. This article will review five of the most…
Read MoreNursing Home Residents Have Higher Surgery Risks
A study in the Annals of Surgery has found that the surgery risks are greater for elderly residents of nursing homes and they also suffer more complications after having surgery than people their age who live on their own, leading to questions about possible neglect by caregivers in nursing homes. Researchers reviewed records from over…
Read MoreMeningitis Outbreak Leading To Lawsuits Against Doctors, Hospitals
Many people have trusted family doctors or medical professionals that they will see if they are having health problems. They trust in the care being provided, and know that the treatments being administered will improve their health. If it is necessary to take medication or receive an injection, they expect that this will only aid…
Read MoreFamily Sues Drug Company And Hospital Over Suspected Poisoning
The family of a man who died earlier this year after allegedly being poisoned by his wife has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the drug company, hospital and six doctors who they believe could have taken steps to prevent his death. Xiaoye Wang died at the University Medical Center of Princeton in January, nearly…
Read MoreSurgeons Who Play Video Games Make Fewer Surgical Errors
It is an unsettling thought to even think about, but the truth is that there are surgeons in New Jersey who made mistakes while operating on a patient. For the patient, these mistakes can lead to medical complications and the need for more procedures to correct what went wrong the first time. Studies focus on…
Read MoreDiagnostic Errors Among Common Medical Malpractice Claims
A recent study out of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey found that diagnostic errors were the most common reason for medical malpractice lawsuits. There is no doubt that diagnostic errors — particularly failing to diagnose a serious health condition — cause severe pain and injuries for patients. The study looked at…
Read MoreRadiology Malpractice Claims: Failure To Diagnose A Common Theme
Everyone knows that catching cancer early can mean the difference between life and death. When radiologists fail to diagnose cancer, they can prevent patients from getting life-saving treatments. A report from the New Jersey Medical School has found that 31 percent of radiologists face at least one medical malpractice claim during their careers and the…
Read MoreIntern Hours Reduced In An Effort To Minimize Errors
Different professions have different rights-of-passage. For doctors, this has traditionally been the long hours that interns were required to work. A new law, however, will limit the hours that first-year interns will be allowed to work. Many doctors can tell stories of being interns and working 30-hour shifts that kept them awake for nearly 36…
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