Are you worried about wrong-site surgery? Maybe you know you have to go in for a procedure, and you're concerned that the surgeon may operate on the wrong limb or the wrong side of your body. There are cases of doctors amputating the wrong leg or removing the wrong...
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Year: 2021
Why do unnecessary surgeries happen?
Modern operations can treat everything from cancer to obesity, but not without some risk. Despite advances in pathogen control and anesthesia, surgery is invasive and dangerous. Given the risks involved with an operation, medical professionals should always explore...
What are the most common wrong-site surgeries?
Undergoing surgery requires that you turn over total control of your health and well-being to the medical professionals involved. Generally, patients come out of surgery to news of success, but sometimes things don't go as planned. Surgeons can make mistakes in their...
Could your child’s shoulder dystocia have been prevented?
Childbirth is a natural process, but it can also be traumatic for both mother and child. It can result in serious birth injuries, including many of which are preventable such as shoulder dystocia. The prenatal care that a patient receives is key to preventing a...
Myths About Medical Malpractice
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....
Swim Safe: Understanding & Preventing Accidental Drownings
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...
Four Tips for Choosing the Right OB/GYN
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....
How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Plastic Surgery Malpractice
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...
Off-Label Promotion of Drugs Can be Dangerous
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...
Rampant Misdiagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
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...