Approximately 12 million patients in this county, approximately 5%, are misdiagnosed in outpatient settings each year. Estimates also show that 40,000 to 80,000 patients die each year from misdiagnosis. Most people will face a missed or delayed diagnosis sometime in...
Month: April 2022
One-third of doctors say staffing issues cause medical mistakes
For people in Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia, seeking medical care is important when there is a health concern. There is an understandable belief that physicians and the supposedly trained staff will know their role, do their jobs and provide the proper...
Does our area have the worst drivers?
It is a debate as old as time: who are the worst drivers? And, for many, the Washington, D.C., metro area (including Virginia and Maryland) takes the win. However, according to one website that used the National Highway Traffic Safety Association data, our area does...
Is your loved one in a bad nursing home?
Nursing homes are meant to be places for our family members or loved ones to receive care they need for medical conditions or deteriorating health conditions. We expect caring, supportive staff who treat patients with respect. Unfortunately, we sometimes hear...