Perhaps you live the healthiest lifestyle possible, eating the right foods and partaking in regular exercise. While this behavior will contribute to your overall well-being, some ailments are simply out of your hands. If you become so ill that you require medical...

Medical Malpractice
There’s no room for mistakes when it comes to anesthesiology
People who are having surgery count on their surgeon to do their best so the surgery is a success. While they might not automatically think about this, there’s another doctor who also has to do their best that day – the anesthesiologist. Many forms of anesthesia are...
Fatigued doctors place you at risk as a patient
Doctors spend many years both studying and training before being allowed to oversee the healthcare of patients. While this preparation readies them for many aspects of patient care, it cannot prepare them for everything. It is no secret that those in the medical...
Why getting discharged does not mean sepsis patients are safe
Sepsis is one of the biggest killers among hospital patients. Estimates suggest it accounts for between a third to a half of all patient deaths. Whatever you initially went into the hospital for, sepsis could mean you end up spending a lot more time there. Sepsis is...
Hospital understaffing can lead to negligence and patient harm
Hospital patients count on medical professionals to do what they can to address the health issue that landed them there. While most doctors and nurses take their duties very seriously, there are times when patients might not get the care they need. While there are...
Did a doctor harm you because they were not paying attention?
Imagine you walk into your local doctor’s office. They glance up from their laptop and tell you to sit down. They continue typing away and ask you what the matter is without once looking you in the eye. As you begin to explain, they let out a quiet chuckle, then...
New standards for umbilical cord tests may help avoid stillbirths
Medical malpractice in obstetrics may lead to stillbirths or harm coming to children or their mothers during labor or birth. Umbilical cords, surprisingly, can help medical providers know more about children’s health while still in the womb. Not identifying...
Washington State pays $3.25M over inmate’s ‘inhumane’ death
The state Department of Corrections (DOC) has agreed to pay an inmate’s family $3.25 million for a wrongful death claim after acknowledging that the prisoner at Monroe Correctional Complex received negligent medical care. The settlement is over the August 2018 death...
Failing to diagnose anaphylaxis could lead to death
If you or someone you know has a life-threatening allergy, then you may be familiar with the signs of anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of an allergic reaction and is usually unexpected. Even a short delay in clinical diagnosis could lead to the...
What are the 3 most common medical misdiagnoses?
Prompt diagnosis is critical when you see a doctor. It increases the chance you can take medical action before the condition worsens or becomes past the point of treatment. Doctors do not need to know everything. They need to use the resources available. There are...