Diagnostic errors are a big problem in medicine
While most of us can’t imagine being the victim of medical malpractice, cases of hospital and doctor errors are even more common than the general public may think. According to […]
Recognize the signs of abuse
For those of us that have seen our loved ones off to a nursing home or other long-term care facility, one of our fears may be abuse or neglect. As […]
FDA Revises Warning Labels For Diabetes Drugs Invokana & Invokamet
On September 10, 2015 the FDA revised warning labels for diabetes drugs Canagliflozin (Invokana and Invokamet) to include increased risk of bone fractures and decreased bone density mineral. Invokana and Invokamet belong […]
Medical neglect may be connected to inmate deaths
When an individual is incarcerated they expect a certain lifestyle change. It goes without saying that inmates of correctional facilities must adapt to living with certain restrictions and without certain […]
Human error responsible for fetal asphyxia
Expecting a child is an exciting time for parents. The planning and preparation all boils down to that one moment when the phrase ‘it’s time’ sends you rushing to the […]
Can a missed illness be negligence?
Hospital negligence doesn’t only happen to surgical patients. Many times patients can go for a long time with a condition before it is diagnosed, leaving them untreated for a period […]
VA Reports 307,000 Veterans Died Before Their Application For Medical Treatment Was Timely Processed
A recent report by CNN announced hundreds of thousands of veterans listed in the Department of Veterans Affairs enrollment system died before their applications for care were processed. Rheingold Giuffra […]
Bill to change negligence filing stomped
In the event that you have been wrongfully diagnosed or have had a terminal condition missed by a doctor, what would be the ideal statute of limitations on filing a […]
What is a vacuum extractor injury?
For mothers everywhere, the hope of an uncomplicated birth is typical. Our worrisome minds get the better of us, nearly every day of our pregnancy. Our only hope is that […]
Wrongful death of baby brings lawsuit to nurse
When we allow nurses and doctors to care for our loved ones, we trust them to provide the same level of care we would if trained and able. For one […]