When a New York resident goes to the hospital and the doctor orders a certain treatment plan — whether it is medication, surgery or both — most just assume the doctor knows best and do not question the plan. The idea many have is the doctor is the one who went to medical school and has the experience to make the correct medical decisions for patients.
Spending the evening at the amusement park can be a great way for families to enjoy time together. In order for the experience to be
Most expecting parents imagine that the day of their child’s birth will be among the happiest of their lives. Unfortunately, some parents’ joy is interrupted by errors during birth. Although a pregnancy complication doesn’t minimize the excitement of welcoming a new family member into the world, it certainly creates a new set of concerns and anxieties for parents.
In one weekend alone there were four separate pedestrian accidents in New York City. The four accidents resulted in two deaths and three people injured.
Being misdiagnosed is probably more common than many New York City residents even realize. In fact, according to the National Patient Safety Foundation, 42 percent of patients believe they have been either misdiagnosed or received a delayed diagnosis.
