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- Death often result of doctors’ failure to diagnose
Jul 19, 2013
Every day, thousands of Ohio residents seek medical treatment for a variety of illnesses and ailments. In some cases, patients may have symptoms that signify a more serious underlying medical condition. Oftentimes, however, doctors choose to merely treat bothersome symptoms and fail to run necessary blood and diagnostic tests to determine if a patient has a more serious or chronic medical problem. Early diagnosis is key in treating potentially fatal conditions such as cancer, meningitis...Read More - Hepatitis C investigation could aid in patient safety nationally
Jul 19, 2013
In many cases, once a medical mistake is made there is nothing that can be done to undo the harm inflicted. Situations such as these often result in medical malpractice lawsuits. These claims may be filed by either the injured individual, or in cases where the injured patient is severely hurt, or has died, his or her family. Successful claims may make things easier for the injured individual or those left behind. While it is...Read More - Physicians could be held liable when patients fail to follow-up
Jul 19, 2013
Many individuals in Pittsburgh go to a doctor when they experience an injury or illness. The assumption is that the doctor will provide them with the treatment necessary to address that issue. Sometimes that means a patient will need to make more than one trip to a healthcare provider. Patients may not be aware however, that if a physician does not schedule a follow-up appointment of properly facilitate a referral, and something happens to that...Read More - Medication error that caused brain damage results in $15M award
Jul 17, 2013
While it is of course unfortunate any time an incident prompting a medical malpractice lawsuit occurs, most would agree it is that much worse when the injured patient is a child. Such injuries often severely impact the way in which that young person will live his or her life. The family of a young girl in another state has had to face that reality. Though the young girl who was injured as a result of...Read More - Monitor alarms alone, not enough to keep patients safe
Jul 12, 2013
When someone is a patient at a hospital many individuals interact with them in the course of their stay. These individuals do things such as perform procedures, administer tests, check vitals and disburse medication. Of all of those individuals, it is nurses who spend the most time with the patients. Because each nurse has multiple patients to attend to however, they are not able to be with them all the time. To help keep tabs...Read More - Are shorter intern shifts a good thing?
Jul 12, 2013
For years, the number of hours recent graduates of medical school could put in on a shift as interns were debated. A couple of years ago, that number was slashed, from 30 hours to 16. Among other things, the reasoning behind the change was that it would was harmful to patients to have inexperienced doctors providing treatment on so little sleep. The belief was that the long shifts led to an increase in the number...Read More - Woman diagnosed as brain dead actually alive
Jul 10, 2013
Most would agree that organ donation is a worthwhile endeavor. While there are times that someone who is living may decide to donate an organ that they have no need for, such as a kidney, most organ donations in Pennsylvania, as well as other states, involve a donor who is brain dead and being kept alive via machines so that his or organs can be harvested and implanted in the person who is ailing. Most...Read More - Silenced medical device alarms growing problem in hospitals
Jul 9, 2013
Nurses are among some of the most skilled and caring of all medical professionals. Not only do nurses often play an integral role in emergency rooms and surgical settings, but they are also a hospital's main caregivers and most-visible point of contact for patients. The majority of nurses are highly skilled professionals who readily rely upon years of training and experience while attending to patients. Modern medicine and technology has greatly improved patient care and...Read More - Confusion may arise with changing appearance of generic drugs
Jul 5, 2013
Prescription drugs cost residents of the state of Pennsylvania large amounts of money each year. To try to combat the high prices, when possible, so people opt for the generic version. When taken correctly these drugs should do the same thing as those sold under the usually much more expensive brand name. While the drugs may do the same thing as the others, there is one way in which they are likely different–appearance. There is...Read More - Do health scans pose health risks?
Jul 5, 2013
If asked, most people residing in western Pennsylvania would likely say that medical tests are a positive thing. After all, the whole idea behind them is that they make it possible to determine if someone has a condition that needs to be treated. Because of this many may be surprised to hear that certain tests may actually contribute to certain illnesses developing. The tests in question are those that involve high doses of radiation, such...Read More