Medical school students are less adept at surgery than their predecessors were, according to some med school instructors. Specifically, they’re lacking in fine motor skills and manual dexterity. As one surgeon who trains budding doctors put it, they "don't have a good...
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic highlight how patients, doctors, pharmacists and pharmaceutical companies could all do more to reduce medication errors. They point out how patient outcomes would significantly improve if each of these parties were to be more effective...
When you walk into a dress shop, and the server assesses you and hands you a size 12, you may be offended if you are a size 10, but the only thing harmed is your pride. When a mechanic decides you need a new starter motor, but it's the alternator that is broken, it...
Caring for aging loved ones often isn’t something you can do alone. You turned to a specialized facility so they could get the help they need. But when things take a turn for the worse, new rules could make it harder than ever to hold anyone accountable. Connecticut...
Strokes can be some of the deadliest and most debilitating medical events that a person can experience in their lifetime. A stroke involves a sudden interruption of the supply of blood and, therefore, oxygen to the brain. That means that you need a timely diagnosis...
How many different prescription medications do you take? How much do you trust your doctor and pharmacist to catch any mistakes in your medications and keep you from harm? Those are important questions. Every year, up to 9,000 people in this country die from...
When you go in for surgery, you expect the procedure to help make things better. Unfortunately, there are times that does not happen. Despite being widely accepted as a relatively safe practice, the use of general anesthesia carries the potential for serious brain...
Medical care providers and facilities go through many years of schooling and training so they can adequately help people in need. However, this alone does not mean these providers are without fault. If a patient seeks help from a doctor or facility only to come away...
There is no such thing as “minor” or “harmless” medical malpractice. In all cases, a hospital, doctor or other health care professional injures a patient through a negligent act or omission. Although there are many kinds of medical malpractice, the most common forms...
A report published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in January of 2018 discussed how injuries, illnesses and deaths that occur in group homes often go unreported. Developmentally disabled individuals often reside in these types of housing....
