Many people in New York City and beyond know someone who has been diagnosed with some form of cancer. Most of us live in fear of a cancer diagnosis. However, we assume that medical professionals will detect cancer in its earliest stages. With the right treatment, patients can go on to live a full life.
Being a patient in the hospital can be a frightening experience. New York City residents and others elsewhere rely on medical workers to provide them with appropriate care and treatment. Patients and their family members place a great deal of trust in the hands of medical professionals. Unfortunately, some people abuse that trust.
No one likes to go to the hospital. Going to the hospital generally means that something is wrong with an individual, and undergoing surgery can be a frightening experience. However, New York City residents usually anticipate that their fears will be calmed by competent hospital staff members.
People in New York City know that their quality of work is bound to decline if they are overloaded and overworked. A study by researchers at John Hopkins University shows that is also true for physicians who are treating patients.
As many New York City residents know, a medical malpractice lawsuit may be appropriate when people have been harmed because of an error made by a medical professional. A malpractice lawsuit may give victims a sense of justice as well as lessen the financial burdens that often result from a medical error.
It seems there is always some kind of construction work going on in the New York City area. It’s common to see cranes towering above. Most people don’t think twice when they see a crane. However, cranes that are poorly maintained or malfunctioning can cause devastating accidents and serious injuries. Earlier this month, a crane collapsed at a construction site of a luxury tower along the Queens waterfront. The accident happened around 2 p.m. Seven construction workers were injured. Thankfully, no one suffered any life-threatening injuries. “I was this close to death,” a carpenter who was working at the site said. “Everybody was scrambling.” The
Prescription medication is used frequently in hospitals in New York City and in others all across the country. For some, a single medication can cure them of their ailment. Therefore, it is important that doctors and nurses give patients the right medication and the right dosage.
Those in the health care industry are supposed to do everything they can to prevent patient harm. Doctors and nurses in New York City and beyond should be sure patients receive the correct medication and dosage. Surgeons must be sure they are operating on the correct body part and that surgical instruments are not left inside a patient. Sadly, medical mistakes happen frequently.
On behalf of Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently asked that sleeping pill manufacturers lower the recommended doses. Could that help prevent impaired driving in New York City and beyond? Officials are concerned that people who take sleeping pills that contain zolpidem may experience adverse side effects even after they have had a full night’s sleep. The recommended dosage changes were prompted after driving-simulation studies were completed. Because women eliminate the drug slower than men, they may be at a higher risk of experiencing next-day impairment, which could lead to serious car accidents. “We’re particularly concerned about driving. A
A horrific crash in Brooklyn shows what can happen when drivers fail to obey traffic lights. According to the New York Post, a 21-year-old man was driving his black Acura with three friends when he ran through a red light along Avenue U around 2 a.m. and collided with a Toyota Camry carrying two people, a 26-year-old man and 24-year-old woman. The crash left the 21-year-old driver dead. The two people in the Toyota Camry were also pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. A passenger in the Acura sustained head injuries and was brought to Lutheran Medical Center to be treated. The impact
