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The American Association for Justice (AAJ) has published a comprehensive review of medical malpractice myths perpetuated in the United States. Unfortunately, these myths misinform lawmakers and deter victims from bringing legitimate lawsuits after suffering harm....
Understanding and Preventing Accidental Drownings Among Children Summer is here and we begin to hear stories of parents’ worst nightmares coming true: a child drowns in a swimming pool. You’ve heard the stories. You can be watching your child and turn away for just a...
How Do I Choose a Good Gynecologist? Childbirth is supposed to be a joyful time for parents. Pre-natal care has come a long way in the last 150 years, but pregnancy and birth can still be very dangerous. Obstetricians have not just one life in their hands, but two....
Choosing the Right Cosmetic Surgeon Since most plastic surgery procedures are paid for out of pocket, many doctors have expanded their practices to include plastic surgery, despite not having specialized in the field. Sadly, this has lead to a rise in plastic surgery...
What Is Off-Label Promotion? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gives official approval to a pharmaceutical product based on convincing scientific evidence proving it has benefits. Drug marketing is also strictly regulated so companies do not make biased or...
Understanding the Problem Older Americans Face When Seeking a Diagnosis for Alzheimer's Not all memory loss in older adults is Alzheimer’s. Until recently only an autopsy could reveal whether the decedent was suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia or some other...
Questions You Shouldn't Be Afraid to Ask Your Doctor If you’re starting a new medication, you’re not alone. About 66% of American adults take at least one daily pill, and just over 50% take multiple medications every day. If your doctor ever wants to start you...
What Should You Look for When Choosing a Nursing Home? Choosing a nursing home facility for a loved one is an emotional and daunting challenge, but reliable information always helps. Family members armed with a list of observations and what to ask administrators make...
Tips On Choosing the Right Nursing Home for Your Loved One When you choose the nursing home that you plan to put your loved on in, only the best will do. It only makes sense that you would want to make sure they will be well cared for, treated kindly, and given as...
When a doctor makes an error, the consequences can be life-changing. Nowhere is this more accurate than when it comes to “serious reportable events” (also called never events). These are examples of medical malpractice so severe that they should never...
