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- Collision with truck on I-79 results in death
Feb 15, 2013
Tractor-trailers are on Pennsylvania roads year round. Our dependence on them means that most drivers encounter multiple trucks each day. Sadly, one woman who encountered a tractor-trailer on Interstate 79 did not survive. The incident occurred earlier this week late in the afternoon. Authorities indicate that the 20-year-old was a passenger in a car that was struck by the truck. Prior to the impact the car hit a guardrail after the driver lost control of...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 - 6-year-old crashes car on her way to see Dad
Feb 13, 2013
When a Pittsburgh girl wanted to see her Dad she decided to take matters into her own hands. She helped herself to her mother's keys intending to drive across town for a visit. She didn't quite make it to her dad's however. Instead, her ride came to an abrupt end when she crashed into two parked cars and then a utility pole. Fortunately, no one seems to have been injured, but that isn't the case...Read More - Motorcyclist killed in Pittsburgh area collision
Feb 13, 2013
This time of year most would expect to hear about an accident involving a snow plow before a motorcycle. While not nearly as common in the middle of February, crashes involving the two wheeled vehicle do occur in the Pittsburgh area, year round. This past weekend, a man riding his motorcycle died after being involved in a collision with another vehicle. The 30-year-old was reportedly struck by a minivan as it turned onto the road...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 - Snowmobiles that may be in use in Pennsylvania recalled
Feb 13, 2013
This time of year, many residents of Western Pennsylvania find themselves dealing with the effects of winter weather. While there are many in the Pittsburgh area who dread this time of year, others cannot wait to get out in it. Many of those individuals participate in winter sports including skiing, sledding, ice skating and snowmobiling. Owners of snowmobiles may want to double check their vehicle before taking it out for a ride. This is because...Read More - Age factor in type and severity of injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents
Feb 8, 2013
Many Ohio residents over the age of 60 look forward to enjoying hobbies during their retirement years. Individuals within this age demographic often have the free time to devote as well as more expendable income. One activity that many individuals over the age of 60 take up is motorcycling. While riding a motorcycle can be an excellent way to explore our great state, it may also lead to an increase in accidents and injuries for...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 - Injuries due to dog bites can be devastating
Feb 8, 2013
Each day residents of Butler County are injured in a variety of accidents. While many of those injuries are due to car crashes, there are of course other ways in which people might be hurt. Sometimes it is the result of a dog bite. In the worst cases these bites can result in death. Even dog bites considered to be minor can be dangerous however, if infection sets in. Unfortunately, the demographic most commonly affected...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