Study shows rate of medication errors increasing
New York residents who have a loved one who receives medical care outside of a clinic may be interested to learn that serious medication errors have doubled within a 13-year period. According to a study, the most common mistakes were wrong medication errors and incorrect dosage.
CDC needs to recognize the extent of deadly medical errors
A professor from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine wants people in New York and nationwide to know about the risks posed by medical errors. To promote better research about the problem, the professor wrote to the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The letter urged the CDC to account for deadly medical mistakes because recognition could open up grant dollars for research aimed at improving patient safety.
FAQs on Medical Malpractice in New York and Filing Lawsuits
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, an estimated 2,449 medical malpractice cases were disposed of by jury or bench trial in general jurisdiction state courts in 2005 throughout the United States. Approximately 99% of these trials were decided by a jury.
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When a drugged driving accident happens and victims are hurt or killed in the motor vehicle crash, injured motorists or their family members should consult with a New York City injury lawyer for help. Unfortunately, drugged driving accidents are on the rise and, as NPR explains, addressing the problem is difficult because of the challenges […]
GHSA Outlines Plans for Reducing Drugged Driving Risks
Drugged driving has become a serious risk on roads throughout the United States, and drivers impaired by marijuana and other drugs are contributing to a substantial number of fatal accidents, as well as causing many accidents that result in serious injury. If you or someone you love is hurt or killed in a collision with […]
Filing a Birth Injury Lawsuit in New York
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Rise in serious medication errors
New York residents may be interested in a report indicating a considerable increase in serious medication errors outside of the hospital setting. The problem is especially serious for caregivers and children, and it is important for anyone taking or dispensing medication to keep in mind some guidelines to reducing the possibility of an error.
Protecting Older Adults From Outdoor Fall Injuries
Fall injuries can be serious for all victims, but older Americans especially could experience devastating injuries if they sustain a fall. Because of the serious risks of falls, property owners are expected to maintain their properties in a reasonably safe manner before inviting any visitors onto their property. The specific obligation that a property owner […]