Those taking medication must know the safe amount that they can take of the drug so that overdoses can be prevented effectively. Overdoses can occur intentionally and unintentionally. A patient's risk of overdose can be estimated by their mental health history, the...
A woman can proceed with a lawsuit against a county health department for failure to diagnose her breast cancer, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled.The woman sought medical treatment in 2013 at the Ingham County Health Department's Women's Health Center after she...
Nursing home residents are some of the most vulnerable people in society. This is why they need to be protected and cared for, both physically and socially. We often accept that our loved ones need to live in a nursing home because we are concerned for their safety...
Every surgery has inherent risks associated with it. Additionally, any complications that result from surgery are not automatically caused by medical malpractice. It is necessary to prove that a medical provider was negligent in some way in order to successfully claim...
Infection control is a major concern in most hospitals across the United States. Because sick and vulnerable patients are put in close quarters with other sick and vulnerable patients, the risk of spreading infection is significant.One of the worst infection scenarios...
No one wants to spend their life worrying about their health and if they'll face a serious ailment in the future. Even so, you're the only person who knows how you feel, so it's your responsibility to obtain care when you need it. When seeking medical assistance, do...
Most patients put a lot of trust in their doctors. After all, medical professionals have an extensive education that enables them to provide diagnostic assistance and treatment for a wide range of illnesses and injuries. Diagnosis is one of the most important...
If your loved one suffers an injury or if you feel you've been mistreated while under the care of a medical provider, you're not alone. Thousands of people go through situations in which medical malpractice takes place every year. Errors are made, negligence happens...
