Side effects from one cancer drug intolerable for some patients
There may be a misunderstanding between doctor’s and their patients in terms of the tolerance of side effects from one breast cancer medication, according to one study.
Medical malpractice suits piling up for one New York physician
Medical malpractice can cause incalculable damage to victims and their families. In New York, 10 lawsuits alleging medical malpractice are pending against an orthopedic surgeon.
Study finds physicians rarely pay for medical errors
A study by the New England Journal of Medicine found that surgical mistakes and other forms of medical malpractice often don’t lead to a payout for the victim. This is true in New York and across the country.
Hospital negligence putting Buffalo firefighters at risk
When a New York medical malpractice investigation looks into a claim of hospital negligence, the inquiry focuses on at least two principal areas. First, what actually occurred and how did it happen? Second, what did the hospital do or not do that caused or contributed to the injuries? Considering the second question, were there previous complaints of hospital negligence similar in nature? If so, what were the specifics and what did the hospital do to address the issues?
Medical malpractice suit filed against the King of Pop’s doc
Although there are not a lot of publicized medical malpractice cases pending in New York City, it is topic that has taken the spotlight following the death of the “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray is facing charges that claim he breached care standards that ultimately caused Jackson’s death. The claim is that he committed medical malpractice by administering anesthetics to the singer in a negligent manner.