Diagnostic errors may be a bigger problem than the general public realizes. In fact, when researchers from Johns Hopkins analyzed 350,000 medical malpractice payouts — stemming back 25 years — one-third of those payouts were the result of a misdiagnosis. This makes diagnostic errors one of the leading patient safety concerns in the U.S.
When going in for a surgery, the doctor should fully disclose any associated risks. This way, a patient can decide to either consent to the surgery or look into other possible options.
Many New Yorkers rely on city buses to get them where they need to go. For many, hoping on a Metropolitan Transit Authority bus is just a regular part of their day. However, many people recently had their lives turned upside down when a MTA bus and a car collided in Brooklyn. The bus accident happened near Albany Avenue and Herkimer Street around 4:40 p.m. According to a witness, the accident happened after the driver of the car ran a stop sign. At the time, this driver was fleeing from police. In total, 41 people were injured, including passengers in the car that was fleeing
Surgeons are expected to be able to think quickly on their feet. This means that when a patient arrives at a hospital for an emergency, the surgeons and medical personnel on staff should be properly trained in how to best treat this patient.
When we talk about truck accidents in New York City caused by negligent drivers we tend to focus on things like speeding, being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and distracted driving. And while all of these factors certainly do play roles in truck accidents, it is important to keep in mind that a truck driver is also responsible for making sure their load is properly secured. For example, a father of two was recently killed in an accident after a 25 pound rock fell off of a dump truck and crashed through the windshield of his car. In this accident, while the passenger
A doctor’s incorrect action — or inaction — can lead to serious and life-altering injuries for patients. In a number of cases, these mistakes can even be deadly. Many times, these injuries or deaths also lead to medical malpractice lawsuits, which in turn can result in settlements or judgments. Either way, a good number of hospitals and healthcare facilities end up paying out to injured patients or grieving family members.
In recent years there seems to be continuous warnings regarding the dangers of texting while driving. Yet — even with all of the warnings — many drivers in New York City continue to text when behind the wheel. Even with it being against the law to text and drive, there are still drivers in New York City not obeying the law. However, to further get the attention of drivers and those who text, a recent state appeals court ruling hopes to really drive home the message on just how dangerous texting while driving is. In this case, the appeals court ruled that the recipient of
It is essential to the well-being or an unborn child that a mother is properly cared for during her pregnancy. This means not only making sure the mother is doing the basics — eating right and taking the proper vitamins — but the doctors caring for the woman also need to be weighing all risk factors when providing care during pregnancy.
Many experts say the first 18 to 24 months after a brain injury is when most — if any — neurological recovery tends to happen. This timeframe is why many families in New York want to see their loved ones receiving the care they need right away. However, while their No. 1 concern is ongoing therapy, many insurance companies tend to not cover the cognitive rehabilitation that is recommended by doctors. Cognitive rehabilitation is an approach that includes speech, occupational and physical therapy. With this type of therapy, certain techniques are used in order for the brain to either start repairing itself or have other
A new clinic hopes to better improve the lives of those with cerebral palsy. The executive director of this clinic, called the Neuromotor Research Clinic, said the idea is for children from around the world to be treated at the clinic with high-intensity therapy.
