Illnesses that New York doctors may fail to diagnose correctly

Robert Wolff August 3, 2014

In as many as 20 percent of all cases, a patient may be misdiagnosed, incorrectly diagnosed or not diagnosed with a condition in a timely manner. In these cases, the consequences for the patient can be severe and might result in permanent injury or death in worst-case scenarios. A study of autopsy and malpractice data by the Internet Journal of Family Practice found that there were several illnesses that were the most commonly misdiagnosed.

Medical Malpractice Claims & Cosmetic Surgery Errors

Robert Wolff July 31, 2014

There is a certain amount of risk involved in most surgical procedures. In most cases, the medical team who is performing the surgical procedure is usually experienced, skilled, and trained to do so without the occurrence of any errors. But in surgeries, errors might lead to permanent injury and in some cases, even death.

The Key Elements in Proving a Medical Malpractice Case

Gary Silverstein July 31, 2014

There is much more to a medical malpractice lawsuit than a person suffering from an undesirable outcome to medical treatment. A person will have to be able to prove several key elements in order to have a successful case, if they want sue and win a malpractice claim. Your healthcare provider or doctor owes you a legal duty by virtue of the relationship you share. This duty means providing you with care that is on the lines of the professional standards. To be able to prove a medical malpractice case, you need to be able to establish that a doctor or a

Doctors and parents can reduce medication errors among children

Robert Wolff July 22, 2014

Many New York parents who have had to deal with sick children may know just how difficult it is to make sure that their kids not only take their medication when they are supposed to, but they also have to ensure that the appropriate dosage is taken. In fact, a report that looked at a number of studies indicated that medication errors could be the cause of approximately 7,000 deaths throughout the U.S. every year.

Erroneous tests cause delayed treatment of Lyme disease

Gary Silverstein July 17, 2014

One man’s 10-month ordeal trying to obtain an accurate diagnosis and treatment of his Lyme disease symptoms might help the 300,000 people afflicted with the illness in New York and in other parts of the United States each year. The delayed treatment was due, in part, to the inability of tests available in the U.S. to accurately identify the presence of the disease that is transmitted by up to 18 different tick species.

Experiencing a Damaged Nerve by a Surgeon

Robert Wolff July 15, 2014

Every surgical procedure is associated with its own set of risks, more so when anesthesia is used. Nerve damage caused by a surgical miscalculation is one of the biggest risks. A surgery that is negligently performed can sometimes result in nerve damage, both temporary and permanent. This could eventually lead to a medical malpractice lawsuit. People who suffer from nerve injury can exhibit a variety of symptoms such as:

What Does A Failure To Diagnose A Heart Attack Entail?

Gary Silverstein July 15, 2014

There is nothing more traumatic for a patient and their family, to have a make a trip to a hospital for medical reasons that you cannot understand. Almost all the time, health care practitioners, doctors, and nurses make the right decision in the treatment of a patient. In this life and death situation, this could actually mean saving a patient’s life. Many life threatening situations such as heart attacks come with their own set of signs and symptoms.

What You need to Know about Gall Bladder Surgery Errors in Medical Malpractice

Robert Wolff July 15, 2014

Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery is performed on around 750,000 patients every year. This surgery is slowly gaining some substantial precedence over other traditional, open procedures mainly because the recovery time is much less. Patients are usually discharged either on the same day or within a day or two.

Epidural Errors in a Medical Malpractice Case

Gary Silverstein July 15, 2014

There are many expectant mothers whose birth plans do not include the use of an epidural, but as their labor progresses, more than 50% of them eventually end up opting for it. Epidurals are known to ease the pain an expectant woman experiences during childbirth, allowing them to focus more on the birthing procedure, rather than the immense pain that they are experiencing. In most cases, epidurals are administered without a problem. But there are times that epidural errors may be made that could result in a medical malpractice case.

What You need to Know About Failure to Read Mammograms and X-Rays

Gary Silverstein July 15, 2014

Patients depend on hospital staff such as nurses and doctors and medical care practitioners to perform their duties to the best of their abilities and on par with other medical organizations to offer quality medical care. However, medical professionals make grave errors sometimes, which could impact the well-being and health of a patient substantially.

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Illnesses that New York doctors may fail to diagnose correctly

Medical Malpractice Claims & Cosmetic Surgery Errors

The Key Elements in Proving a Medical Malpractice Case

Doctors and parents can reduce medication errors among children

Erroneous tests cause delayed treatment of Lyme disease

Experiencing a Damaged Nerve by a Surgeon

What Does A Failure To Diagnose A Heart Attack Entail?

What You need to Know about Gall Bladder Surgery Errors in Medical Malpractice

Epidural Errors in a Medical Malpractice Case

What You need to Know About Failure to Read Mammograms and X-Rays

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