It is widely known that for most cancers, it is best to diagnose as early as possible. Finding cancer before it has a chance to grow and spread can greatly increase the survival rate in most cases. If you have a misdiagnosis of your cancer, though, it can slow things...
When you visit the doctor for an emergency, you expect him or her to give you the best possible care. According to MicroHealth, medical mistakes happen regularly. Medical errors have a spot in some of the leading causes of death in the U.S. A person has a higher...
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...
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...
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...
Hospital-related infections kill or injure thousands of people every year. These infections are a result of medical malpractice, improper cleaning or having inpatient or outpatient surgical procedures. Often it is your healthcare team or the facility's practices that...
Surgical errors can have costly long-term effects for patients including worsening health problems, prolonged discomfort and severe emotional distress. Perhaps more than any other form of medical malpractice, surgical errors should never happen. Doctors that make...
