A doctor in another state recently agreed to surrender his license to practice medicine in that state and also agreed to pay a $5,000 civil penalty. The doctor had been accused of misdiagnosing hundreds of pediatric patients over the course of 10 years. He would...
Medical Malpractice
The basics of a medical malpractice claim
Many Washington residents visit a healthcare professional at least once per year, and some perhaps more often. We are fortunate in America to have readily available healthcare to address minor conditions all the way to the most serious of illnesses and injuries....
Surgical errors among the most common types of medical negligence
The most common reason for medical malpractice claims is misdiagnosis, accounting for 32 percent of all medical malpractice claims, according to a recent study. In that same study, surgical errors came in a close second, accounting for 25 percent of claims....
Malpractice happens in the mental health world too
When Seattle residents think of medical malpractice, their first thought may be of a patient who suffers a worsened condition because of a botched operation or a doctor’s misdiagnosis of a physical ailment. However, medical practice and even outright professional...
When is it worth pursuing a medical malpractice suit?
For many people, suing their doctor seems like a last resort. Even if they made a serious mistake, you may give them the benefit of the doubt due to their medical expertise. But doctors must face accountability, even if their actions did not cause serious harm. If you...
Women more likely to have untreated heart disease
Women in Washington and across the United States are less likely to be diagnosed correctly when it comes to heart disease. They also don't receive as aggressive a treatment regimen as men. This may be the reason that while mortality rates due to heart disease are...
Vaping-related lung injuries prone to misdiagnosis
Washington residents who use vaping products should know that nationwide, there have been more than 2,600 cases of people being hospitalized for vaping-related lung injuries. Sixty deaths have been confirmed across 26 states. This is according to CDC data.Now, a...
Adenomyosis is a common women’s health issue
Polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis and fibroids are all conditions that cause women excruciating pain and are pretty well known. Washington residents may be interested in learning about a condition of the reproductive system that is not as well known but should...
How to identify the symptoms of bone cancer
It is important for individuals to be familiar with the signs and symptoms of serious diseases in order to seek treatment early and in order to have the best chance of curing the disease. Washington residents may be interested in learning about the signs and symptoms...
Doctors frequently fail to identify painful skin condition HS
Hidradenitis suppurativa, or HS, is a painful and progressive skin disease that afflicts approximately 1 in 100 people. Although it is not classified as a rare disease, people in Washington suffering from the skin lesions and boils associated with HS will likely...