At one point or another, the majority of us will require some form of medical treatment. The professional relationship between medical practitioners and patients is significant because it is founded upon a duty of care. The same can be said for medical facilities and...
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What are the possible effects of an anesthesia error?
Hospital surgery would be a lot less pleasant if it were not for anesthesia and the skill of those who apply it. Yet, even the most experienced person can have an off day, and anesthetists are no exception. The problem is their role is so important, they cannot afford...
Why do so many medical mistakes take place in emergency rooms?
Sometimes, you have an injury or a new symptom that is so serious you can't wait to make an appointment with your doctor. You need a medical evaluation as soon as possible. People in these kinds of situations often end up going to the emergency room or urgent care...
Cancer can go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, risking patient health
By and large, doctors know what they are doing. They undergo rigorous education and training methods to help them avoid making dangerous mistakes. However, such errors continue to happen, threatening the health and lives of many North Haven, Connecticut residents....
Why many young surgeons don’t have the dexterity of those who came before them
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...
What are the common causes of medication errors?
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...
What are the top 3 medical misdiagnoses?
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...
Connecticut has expanded protections for hospitals and nursing homes
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...
How to protect yourself from a medication error
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...
How general anesthesia errors can lead to brain injuries
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...