When you go to the local pharmacy, you are accustomed to seeing a flurry of activity behind the counter as technicians and pharmacists alike are busy processing and preparing prescriptions. However, if you happen to notice fewer people the next time you make a pharmacy pickup, be on the lookout for a large machine situated […]
In the past, our blog has discussed in great detail the extent to which the failure to diagnose a traumatic brain injury can greatly compromise the health of a patient, resulting in everything from impaired motor function and decreased cognitive ability to the onset of mood disorders and memory problems. In fact, if a medical […]
There is no disputing that hospital negligence encompasses all types of otherwise unacceptable conduct by staff members, from medication mistakes and surgical errors to misdiagnoses and the failure to secure informed consent. However, it’s important to remember that hospital negligence isn’t just confined to the emergency room, operating room or exam room. Specifically, hospital negligence […]
The overwhelming majority of medical malpractice lawsuits alleging harm attributable to some type of surgical error typically involve a single incident, meaning they accuse a surgeon of making an isolated — yet incredibly devastating — medical mistake that harmed a single patient. However, some medical malpractice lawsuits allege systemic — and altogether horrifying — instances […]
Last time, our blog discussed how those who have suffered irreparable damage due to a medical mistake or botched surgical procedure must understand that they can seek to hold the responsible parties accountable for their actions. In other words, we made it clear that people do have options when medical negligence has affected their career, […]
In the aftermath of a significant medical mistake or botched surgical procedure, the thoughts of most people are focused on the here and now: What went wrong? What can be done to rectify the problem immediately? Will these steps prove effective? While this is certainly understandable, there may come a time when people have to […]
The issue of bullying in school settings has gained national attention over the last decade thanks to the collective efforts of teachers, students, victim advocacy groups and, of course, lawmakers. Indeed, the majority of the states have now passed some type of legislation designed to protect students from sustained and harmful harassment by their peers. […]
From robotic surgical systems controlled via joystick to mobile sterilization units, technology in the operating room has grown by some truly remarkable leaps and bounds over the last 20 years. However, despite these technological advances, patients continue to be victimized by seemingly simplistic surgical errors such as operations performed on the wrong patient or wrong […]
From football and baseball to tennis and soccer, ask virtually any athlete which sport is the toughest and they will invariably claim that it’s theirs. There is one sport, however, that virtually everyone can agree is exceptionally difficult due to the level of physical conditioning, skill and perhaps even nastiness required to succeed: ice hockey. […]
Last time, our blog discussed the importance of accurate measurements and precise calculations in the medical realm. In particular, we discussed how any imprecision concerning administered medications can often mean the difference between life and death for a patient. By way of illustration, we began talking about a case out of California, where the parents […]
