For several years, the media has been reporting on just how prevalent and consequential medical errors are in the U.S. As a result of the patient safety challenges facing the healthcare industry, it is a tough time to be someone who is in need of care. Therefore,...

Cases involving medical missteps can have far-reaching consequences. If you sustain injuries courtesy of the healthcare provider’s mistake, you may be eligible for compensation for the resulting economic and non-economic damages through a medical malpractice lawsuit. ...

Doctor burnout has always been a bit of a problem. When doctors feel overwhelmed and burned out, they may feel disillusioned or emotionally exhausted. This can have an impact on their performance. After all, when you meet with a physician, you expect them to be alert...

If you are hurt or taken ill, you trust that a visit to the doctor’s office is all it will take to receive the treatment you need so you can get back on your feet and carry on with your life. And this is what happens most of the time. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon...

If it seems like more doctors are apologizing to patients and their families for their errors or negligence, it’s because they are. That’s not necessarily because doctors feel a greater sense of personal responsibility than they used to. Many states across the country...

Most people are familiar with HAIs, which can stand for hospital-acquired infections or healthcare-associated infections. Fewer are aware of something called “hospital-acquired delirium.” In fact, they’re often not aware that this is what a loved one is suffering....

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...

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...

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,...

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....