When you are scheduled for surgery at a hospital, most of the time you’ll expect to be “put under” while the surgery happens. An anesthesiologist will administer an anesthetic which means you’ll sleep through the entire procedure and won’t feel any pain. It’s a...
What causes a delayed diagnosis?
If your immune system is working as it should, then there are many minor illnesses that your body might be able to shake off. When an illness becomes more serious, you’re going to need medical intervention. This might be in the hospital, which is technically the...
3 surgical mistakes that can lead to medical malpractice claims
Surgery is scary and often unanticipated. However, most people put their trust in medical professionals who’ve spent years in their line of work, perfecting their skills and knowledge. They expect their surgery to be done carefully and competently. Unfortunately,...
Ineffective communication can result in misdiagnosis
It takes many years of study and training to become a doctor. The stakes in this profession are higher than most. It’s literally a matter of life and death at times. Doctors try to intervene and make people better. Unfortunately, they can also make mistakes, and these...
Why an accurate bipolar diagnosis is so important
In recent decades, much of the stigma around mental health issues has been lifted. People are being encouraged to talk and address the mental health issues they are suffering from. But, the field of psychology is still relatively new and there is a lot of work to do....
Surgical errors happen more than you realize
It's a scenario that is all too familiar for many patients: you go in for surgery, thinking everything will go according to plan, only to find out later that something went wrong. Unfortunately, surgical errors are far more common than most people realize. In fact,...
Was your stroke diagnosis delayed?
It’s possible for cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), more commonly known as a stroke, to happen in virtually any medical facility or setting. Because of this, it’s imperative that the staff and medical providers know the signs and symptoms so that they administer...
Never events have a catastrophic impact on patients
Patients who seek medical care expect that the team taking care of them will do so in the best manner possible. They don’t expect that they’re going to become the victim of negligence. One thing that can happen is a never event. These are things that shouldn’t ever...
Your rights as a hospital patient
If you’ve fallen ill and can’t shake it off yourself, this is generally when you need the help of a doctor. In some cases, the care you need might be a bit more intense and you may end up in hospital. In any case, you expect medical staff to try their best to improve...
Can you file a medical malpractice claim for psychiatric harm?
Did you know that psychiatrists are also medical doctors? Although they specialize in mental health, they have undergone extensive medical training and education. That means that they can be held accountable for their wrongdoing in a medical malpractice claim....