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- Civil lawsuits filed in conjunction with Exeter Hepatitis C cases
Feb 20, 2013
Many residents of Allegheny County are likely aware of the Hepatitis C outbreak affecting individuals throughout the nation apparently due to the actions of one individual employed at several medical facilities. A total of 32 patients at the hospital appear to have been infected due to actions the man took. In addition to a hospital in Pennsylvania, the man was also employed as a medical technician at Exeter Hospital located in New Hampshire. The infected...Read More - Sleep deprived doctors make 30 percent more medical errors
Feb 20, 2013
Most Ohio residents can likely relate to feeling the ill-effects of not getting enough sleep. Even mild sleep deprivation has been shown to negatively impact an individual's ability to concentrate, problem-solve and react quickly. These types of skills are critical for those within the medical profession, especially doctors. In recent years, many within the health care industry have called for stricter guidelines related to the number of consecutive hours resident doctors are allowed to work...Read More - Singer LeAnne Rimes files medical malpractice lawsuit
Feb 15, 2013
When discussing physical attributes first noted upon meeting someone, an individual's smile often tops the list. Not only are teeth necessary and functional, but their size, color and shape also impact an individual's image and overall look. For individuals in the spotlight, their physical appearance is often subject to constant public scrutiny. Famed country singer, LeAnne Rimes recently filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against her dentist. The singer sought treatment from the dentist in question...Read More - Copy and Paste in EHRs cause medical confusion
Feb 13, 2013
Many have used the copy and paste function on a computer in order to save time and make their task easier. With the fast pace that occurs in Pennsylvania hospitals, as well as the increased use of Electronic Health Records, many medical charts are being updated by using the copy and paste method. Too often it turns out that copied information is no longer relevant in a patient's case, and this can easily result in...Read More - Forgotten bedpan results in injuries and medical malpractice lawsuit
Feb 13, 2013
When discussing matters related to medical errors and medical malpractice, it's often those sensational and extreme stories that come to mind. In most cases, however, medical errors involve mistakes that occur during the routine care of patients. One such case involves a man who recently filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against a nurse who failed to remove a bedpan. The man arrived at the hospital suffering from dizziness and vomiting related to a recent fall...Read More - Radiologists often sued for failing to diagnose breast cancer
Feb 8, 2013
For a growing number of women across the U.S., a diagnosis of breast cancer is a reality which they must face. As is the case with most types of cancer, early diagnosis is critical in providing for the best possible outcome. When a doctor fails to diagnose a woman as having breast cancer, permanent injury or even death may result. A recently published study shows that radiologists are most likely to face medical malpractice lawsuits...Read More - Health care in need of universal error reporting system
Feb 5, 2013
They are called "never events" because, in theory, they should never happen. This term refers to surgical and medical errors that are so egregious they almost seem made up. Many Ohio residents have likely read the stories of doctors operating on the wrong patient, wrong body part or leaving a surgical tool inside a patient's body. While many hospitals have taken steps to minimize such medical errors, roughly 4,000 such events occur each year. So-called...Read More - Improperly reuse of medical devices putting patients at risk
Jan 26, 2013
A conflict is emerging in the attitude among medical professionals toward so-called green practices. Many hospitals and clinics can and do save money and resources by conserving resources. When it comes to reusing certain medical devices, however, the risk of inadvertently infecting patients should outweigh the cost savings. Unfortunately, in some cases, reusing needles or vials of medicine has led to outbreaks of diseases such as hepatitis C. Such hospital errors can be avoided by...Read More - Hulk Hogan files $50 million medical malpractice lawsuit
Jan 25, 2013
A recent lawsuit filed by Terry Bollea has gained national media attention. Bollea, better known by his stage name of Hulk Hogan, has filed a $50 million medical malpractice lawsuit against doctors who he claims performed ineffective procedures that only served to worsen his condition. After years on the pro-wrestling circuit, Bollea had sustained severe damage to his lower back. Seeking relief from the constant pain which prevented him from re-entering the wrestling ring, Bollea...Read More - Study finds ICU patients face more medication errors
Jan 24, 2013
While few want to consider it, there are of course many ways in which a patient could be subjected to a medical error while in the care of a doctor, nurse or other healthcare provider. These errors run the gamut and include receiving the wrong dosage of a medication, receiving the wrong medication or not receiving any medication at all. These types of incidents occur far more often than anyone likely realizes. According to a...Read More