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How can medical staff avoid surgical errors?
You put your trust in surgeons and expect them to take the best possible care of you while you are on the operating table. Unfortunately, surgeons can make mistakes just like everyone else, even though their mistakes have much more serious consequences. While it is...
Malpractice may result from medical professionals’ burnout
Health care and medical professionals surveyed by the National Academy of Medicine disclosed that they experience substantial burnout symptoms. As reported by The Washington Post, half of the nation's doctors and nurses working under stress contribute to medical...
What Are the Three Main Kinds of Misdiagnosis?
Many experts in the field of medicine have considered misdiagnosis the next big area for study. This is due to the high level of danger that misdiagnosis can cause. Obviously, a misdiagnosis can lead to serious injury or even possibly death depending on the...
The most common driver distractions
Missouri motorists face distractions any time they drive. Some of these can be more dangerous than others. Today we will take a look at distracted driving statistics, starting with common distractions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examine distracted...
Communication as a contributor to medical errors
When you or someone in your family needs to go to the doctor or to the hospital, you deserve the right to trust that you will receive a high level of care. Most of the time, Missouri residents do get good medical care, but medical errors can and do occur. These errors...
How can I keep my kids safe when driving?
If you are like other parents in Missouri, chances are you drive around with your kids quite a bit. In this case, making sure your child is properly secured in the vehicle as a must. Consumer Reports explains some of the basic principles of vehicle safety for...
Will your surgeon disclose medical errors?
Unfortunately, the answer to the above question is not necessarily. When it comes to discovering that your surgeon or someone else on your Missouri health care team made a mistake prior to, during or after your surgical procedure, you cannot rely on your surgeon...
3 shocking facts about distracted driving
Distracted driving gets a lot of attention these days because of how deadly it can be. Also, it is becoming more prevalent, which is alarming. Every day on Missouri roads, people drive without paying complete attention to the roadway. Whether the distraction comes...
The important distinction between misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis
When it comes to a medical malpractice case, it is crucial to establish the exact nature of the offense. One of the central questions involved in determining malpractice is how a Missouri physician failed to uphold expected standards of duty to a patient, such as...
Is it time to get a second opinion after a cancer diagnosis?
A cancer diagnosis can be devastating and life-changing to the people of Missouri. The problem can be confounded even more if the condition is misdiagnosed or mistreated by a trusted physician. AARP cites a study where more than 20% of patients had been misdiagnosed...
