Many states have strict laws about cell phone use when behind the wheel. Missouri also has rules for all drivers but does all for exceptions. The Revisor of Missouri states the general law prohibits the use of a cell phone when driving but only for drivers under the...
Dr. Ken Kizer introduced the term “never event” in 2001. Never events are medical errors that should never happen and can cause death or serious injury. These events are recognizable and preventable and show safety and integrity issues in the health care setting where...
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or other health professional fails to provide adequate care or is negligent in providing care. If you suffer from the negligence of a medical provider, then you may be able to bring a lawsuit against that person or entity....
You want your upcoming surgery to proceed without any problems. Unfortunately, some people become victims of surgical errors that result in major physical or emotional distress. If you want to diminish your chances of suffering a mistake from your surgery team, you...
As a motorcyclist, you are especially vulnerable on the road. Statistics show that motorcyclists are more likely to lose their lives when collisions occur in comparison to those riding in passenger vehicles. Moreover, motorcycle accidents frequently cause devastating...
When a Missouri patient experiences serious symptoms and seeks a medical diagnosis from a doctor, his or her prognosis depends to some degree on that doctor making an accurate medical diagnosis. However, medical misdiagnosis is alarmingly common. This is particularly...
Every time you go somewhere in your car, the risk of getting into an accident caused by a distracted driver is there. These accidents are prevalent and kill and injure many drivers and passengers every single day. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Any sort of car accident has the risk of affecting you deeply, but severe injuries that require lengthy surgery and long recovery times may impact you for your whole life. Spinal cord injuries, whether incomplete or complete, pose a challenging hurdle for medical...
Nerve damage is one of the risks of surgery that can significantly reduce a person's quality of life. According to the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a group of researchers undertook a study to determine just how common surgical nerve damage is, and...
As a Missouri patient, you depend on your physician for a quick, accurate diagnosis and treatment when you’re under the weather. However, if your doctor doesn’t identify your condition in a timely manner, your health could deteriorate. According to the American...
