Weighing liability vs. informed consent
New York residents may be interested to know that according to research, women aren’t necessarily at a higher risk for complication whether they undergo or open hysterectomies. This was published in August 2016 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, and it contradicts predictions that women would suffer if morcellation was not used. Specifically, groups such as American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology have defended the practice.
A Look at Heat-Related Injuries in the Workplace
Although summer is winding down, temperatures remain high and continued heat waves are still possible throughout New York. Continued vigilance is essential to prevent work-related heat injuries. Employers and employees need to know of the many dangers associated with heat-related illnesses, as excessive heat can cause serious health issues and can even be fatal for […]
Physician bias can play a role in misdiagnoses
Unconscious assumptions, also known as cognitive biases, can influence how a physician evaluates a patient. When someone in New York expresses a medical complaint, the physician might base decisions on that person’s race, gender, social class or sexual orientation. Factors like appearance, whether the person reminds the physician of someone else or the person’s manner of speech could all cause the physician to make a diagnosis based on assumptions instead of clinical facts.
Risks of Workplace Injuries For Home Healthcare Workers
It is very common for healthcare workers to seek help from a New York workers’ compensation law firm after sustaining serious injuries at work. In some cases, healthcare workers are even killed and their families must try to obtain death benefits from a workers’ compensation insurer. Unfortunately, the reason that healthcare workers and their families […]
Worker Death Cases: Is OSHA Giving Too Many Penalty Reductions in These Cases?
Employers need oversight and monitoring in order to ensure that they comply with all safety laws and regulations designed to protect their workers. Unfortunately, state and federal agencies which have been charged with the task of conducting investigations and imposing penalties, are understaffed. This means investigations into worksites very rarely happen, so many employers don’t […]
NEW YORK: Linda Lewis, Grandmother of 6-year-old Boy Injured By Exploding Galaxy Note 7, Tells Press Her Story
NEW YORK, NEW YORK (September 12, 2016) – A six-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after the Galaxy Note 7 phone that he was holding caught fire in his hands, according to ABC News. Authorities have been able to identify the grandmother of the six-year-old boy that was injured as Linda Lewis. The accident happened […]
Putting a Human Face on Drowsy Driving Accidents
Drowsy driving is one of the most dangerous things that a motorist can do, but it is also a very common behavior. Almost everyone has gotten tired behind the wheel at some point and kept on driving. Most people underestimate the risk of making this choice, thinking they will be fine when they could end […]
Good communication can prevent misdiagnosis
Misdiagnosis is a very common medical problem in New York hospitals, and it is a problem that can have fatal consequences. Every year, 5 percent of hospital patients in the U.S., roughly 12 million people, are misdiagnosed. This is a medical error that is more common than mistakes with prescription drugs.
MIDDLE ISLAND: Melanie Lyons And Family Nearly Killed After Home Generator Gives Off Carbon Monoxide
FAMILY RECOVERING AFTER ACCIDENT THAT ALMOST ENDED IN TRAGEDY MIDDLE ISLAND, NEW YORK (September 9, 2016) – A woman and her entire family were nearly killed after a generator gave off carbon monoxide in her home, according to CBS New. Authorities have been able to identify the woman that was nearly killed as Melanie Lyons. Melanie Lyons and her family […]
Anesthesiologist-led protocols and wrong-sided blocks
New York patients who undergo nerve blocks in connection with a surgical procedure may be interested in knowing more about the implementation of an anesthesiologist-led protocol that could prevent a wrong-sided block from occurring. Though not as catastrophic as wrong-sided surgery, complications can sometimes be connected with the administration of a nerve block, which is also an invasive procedure.