Category: Medical Malpractice

Over 250,000 people lose their lives each year as a result of medical error, making it the third leading cause of death in our country. Only cancer and heart disease claim more lives annually. Obstetrics is an area of medicine that is especially prone to medical error since there are so many variables that come[…]

Many patients recovering from major surgery, neurological conditions, such as stroke, or long term illness are admitted to rehabilitation centers for extended physical strengthening and conditioning before heading home. Patients most often enter rehabilitation centers after being released from a hospital and considered in stable health. Unfortunately, almost 29 percent of these individuals suffer injuries[…]

Electronic health records (EHR) are quickly replacing handwritten medical records in the healthcare industry. The advent of the technology has increased the productivity and efficiency of medical institutions and doctor offices, and has provided quick access to vital patient information. Although problems are common with any new technology, when there are problems with electronic medical[…]

The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority (PPSA) recently conducted a study of newborn safety in a hospital environment. The hospitals that were included in the PPSA’s study were all across the state of Pennsylvania, though specific hospitals were not named. The study spanned two years: 2014 to 2015, and showed that hospital mistakes and accidents, like[…]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that each and every year, 735,000 Americans experience heart attacks. And, when it comes to a heart attack, each and every single minute matters. As each minute passes, the likelihood of permanent heart damage increases which can eventually lead to death or heart failure. Many times, people[…]