Medical malpractice lawsuits are a hot topic these days, and a medical error caused by a physician or hospital’s negligence can result in major ramifications, both short and long term. However, a medical malpractice lawsuit could provide some relief. The outcome of a...
Medical Malpractice
Wrong-site surgeries remain a problem in U.S. hospitals
We all hear stories of people suffering from wrong-site surgeries to the point that some patients will write on themselves with permanent maker which part of their body should be operated on. Wrong-site surgeries unfortunately still occur. These incidents sometimes go...
Poor communication during treatment can lead to medical errors
In Maryland, when a person suspects they or a loved one was harmed because of a medical error, they will immediately wonder how and why it happened. Perhaps a doctor or nurse misread the medical information in the patient’s file. Or it could have been due to not...
Mistakes in the emergency room can have serious consequences
Part of life in Maryland is that people will suffer injuries and have illnesses from time to time. Some of these injuries and illnesses are mild and do not have a great effect on people’s lives though. In these situations, people will likely not seek medical...
Medication errors cause harm to thousands annually
Medicines have become a part of life for most Maryland residents, whether they like it or not. Therefore, it can be even more frustrating if they find out the medicine they are having is not correct for their ailment, or could even be making their condition worse....
Diagnostic errors and the harms caused to patients
It is easy to place trust in medical professionals, as they have undergone the education and training to provide them with the skills and knowledge to help patients. This is why most patients will put their lives in the hand of a doctor or surgeon. When it an...
Medication errors are dangerous but preventable
Medications are vital for health care. But medication errors injure hundreds of thousands of patients in this country each year. There are ways, however, to prevent this medical malpractice. Medication error explained Medication errors are preventable events involving...
Medical malpractice, the use of AI and physician liability
Medical advancements are always occurring. This not only helps patients in the Washington, D.C. metro area and elsewhere, but it also expands the abilities of medical professionals. Whether it means quicker diagnoses, better treatment plans or higher quality medical...
Dangerous complications can accompany surgical errors
Surgical procedures can be invasive and hard on the human body. Even when a surgery is necessary for the protection of a patient’s life, it can cause unwanted and painful side effects. When Silver Spring residents choose to undergo operations, they must know what...
How common are birth injuries?
A birth injury is an adverse effect that occurs during your labor or delivery, sometimes due to a mistake by a member of your health care team. While some define a birth injury specifically as impairment of your newborn baby's function, adverse events during birth can...