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- Pennsylvania man awarded $4M in medical malpractice lawsuit
Sep 13, 2013
Many of the medical errors we write about occur in hospital settings. This is not the only place where medical negligence that leads to an injury could occur however. This is illustrated in the recent jury verdict in favor of a 29-year-old Pennsylvania man. The man filed a medical malpractice claim after he said he suffered a permanent injury as the result of a procedure his family physician performed in his office. The man visited...Read More - Surgeon attaches small intestine to woman’s reproductive system
Sep 12, 2013
There is no doubt that the human body is complex. The way in which the nervous, muscular, respiratory, reproductive, circulatory, digestive and skeletal systems work together is incredible. This complexity is why the average individual is forced to rely on a doctor’s care when medical issues arise. When doctors fail to uphold their duty of care in Ohio, medical malpractice lawsuits are a way to compensate these innocent victims for the damages they suffer. Due...Read More - Hospital’s negligence puts patients at risk for deadly infection
Sep 10, 2013
Individuals who undergo surgical procedures often experience anxiety and fear. Patients may worry about how the procedure will go and whether it will be deemed a success. What many patients don't realize, however, is the great number of potentially dangerous situations that can arise both prior to and after a surgical procedure. A secondary infection is potentially one of the most dangerous, yet little discussed, risks associated with any surgical procedure. Hospitals are required to...Read More - Man sues after doctor removes kidney without consent
Sep 4, 2013
Many individuals who experience painful or unusual symptoms, seek the advice of a medical professional. In some cases, upon inspecting a patient, a doctor may not be able to readily determine the cause of such symptoms. In such cases, a doctor may need to perform additional tests or exploratory procedures to pinpoint what is causing the problem. Unfortunately, in some cases, these types of exploratory procedures result in a patient suffering harm or injury. A...Read More - Toledo Medical Center denies negligence after throwing away a transplant kidney
Aug 30, 2013
At the University of Toledo Medical Center in Ohio, a hospital employee has admitted to throwing away a kidney that was going to be used as a transplant. Despite the nurse's grave error, UTMC is asking the Ohio state court to dismiss charges of negligence that have been filed by the family of the young woman who was to receive the kidney. In August 2012, Sarah A. Fudacz was actually going to receive her brother's...Read More - Nurse practicioner accused of sexually assaulting patients
Aug 30, 2013
For most people who check into a hospital or go to a clinic for medical care, the amount of time actually spent with doctors is quite small. Instead, in most cases it is nurses or nurse practitioner who take patient history and obtain basic medical information. Because of this, as is the case with doctors, there is a fair amount of trust placed in the hands of these medical professionals. In most cases that trust...Read More - Medical mistakes in surgical settings often preventable
Aug 28, 2013
As human beings, we all make mistakes. This propensity to err impacts every facet of our lives and, in certain circumstances, can have particularly dire consequences. For those individuals who work within the medical profession, a simple mistake can quickly result in a patient suffering adverse harm, injury and even death. Medical errors that occur during a surgical procedure are among some of the most serious and potentially harmful to patients. While hospitals and operating room...Read More - Man sues doctor after foreign object left inside body
Aug 23, 2013
Advances in modern medical technology have greatly improved the ease with which certain medical conditions can be detected, diagnosed and treated. For example, today, men and women of a certain age are advised to undergo regular colonoscopies to detect for cancer and other possible abnormalities. This technology now allows doctors to detect and treat a cancer that was previously difficult to diagnose. In many cases, surgery is necessary to remove any cancerous polyps or masses...Read More - Pennsylvania nurse accused of giving mother’s pain meds to baby
Aug 21, 2013
For new parents, the first couple of days following the birth of a child is usually a haze. In addition to being exhausted, many are also unsure of what tests and procedures are being administered and why. This is particularly true when a woman has had a difficult delivery such as those resulting in a cesarean section. Accordingly, for those who find themselves in this situation, it is not uncommon for parents to rely upon...Read More - Widow contends failure to diagnose lead to wife’s death
Aug 19, 2013
Individuals with medical conditions are often prescribed and given medications to aid in reducing potentially negative and harmful side effects of that condition. Patients who suffer from heart disease or are at risk for developing blood clots are often given an anticoagulant medication. While many patients benefit from the administration of such medications, all medications have risks and some patients may develop adverse side-effects that, if left undiagnosed and untreated, can result in injury and...Read More