Both the mother and her child are subjected to extreme stress during labor. Doctors and medical staff must monitor the baby’s heart rate to ensure it is healthy and respond quickly if any problems occur. Despite medical advances, healthcare personnel sometimes fail to...
Medical Malpractice
The most common reasons for misdiagnosis
The first and arguably most important part of being treated for a medical condition is the diagnosis. If this is not accurate then it can pose a serious risk to your health as you will not be treated appropriately for the condition you have. Doctors train for many...
Common birth injuries caused by negligence
Common birth injuries caused by negligence Every expectant mother wants a smooth delivery when it’s finally time to welcome their bundle of joy into the world. However, it is not always the case. A simple mistake before, during or shortly after birth can result in...
How do you know if you’re the victim of malpractice or a crime?
Most cases of negligence, including acts and omissions, by doctors are dealt with in civil court as medical malpractice lawsuits. Plaintiffs have to show that the doctor failed in obligation to comply with their duty of reasonable care for their patient and that...
Was your doctor distracted by their cellphone?
Electronics are everywhere in medicine these days, and smartphones are so common that it’s unusual to see a doctor without one. Could that be to your detriment as a patient? So-called “digital distraction” is a serious problem when it comes to the safety of patients. ...
Infant brain damage: What symptoms should you look for?
As a parent, it goes without saying that your child’s health and safety are your top priority. You can move mountains to ensure that your baby is adequately taken care of before, during and after birth. Unfortunately, despite parents’ best efforts, it is not uncommon...
Can your doctor hide side effects or failure rates from you?
As an adult, you have the right to make your own decisions about what happens to your body. You can decline medical care, even if it means you will have a worse prognosis later. You can also request certain treatments that better align with your personal values and...
Do doctors have to give you your medications in jail or prison?
If you are living with a chronic illness and are jailed because of committing a criminal act, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be able to care for yourself. Whether you are on pain medications or specialty drugs, you deserve to continue on the treatment plan that...
Is your doctor listening to you?
There are many advanced tools used in the process of making a diagnosis and treating patients. However, the initial response to a person’s injury or illness typically begins with a conversation between doctor and patient. It’s pivotal that all patients are listened...
Has your doctor acted unprofessionally?
You’ve been able to shake off most illnesses and injuries yourself over the years. However, you’ve recently come down with a condition that requires medical intervention. As a patient, medical staff owe you a legal duty of care. Ultimately, your life is in their hands...
