Category: Medical Malpractice

Cervical cancer is a severe medical condition affecting many women and their families yearly. However, it is one of the most easily detected and preventable forms of cancer. Undiagnosed or misdiagnosed cervical cancer is dangerous. Not only does it result in more intensive treatment, but it also drastically decreases the survivability of the disease. There[…]

Skin cancer, or the abnormal growth of skin cells, is the most common cancer in the United States. Typically resulting from exposure to the sun, there are three primary types of skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. As you and your loved ones enjoy spending time outdoors this summer, remember to[…]

Each year the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reduce Medicare payments by 1% over a 12-month period to the worst-performing quartile (or 25%) of hospitals nationwide. These financial penalties are intended to incentivize hospitals to perform better and reduce preventable injuries, infections, and other types of problematic complications that Medicare patients experience. The[…]

Hospital emergency rooms stabilize patients with serious medical problems and set them up for follow-up care. Emergency rooms can be chaotic, as patients arrive unexpectedly with life-threatening conditions. However, doctors and nurses in emergency rooms are still responsible for delivering a standard, acceptable level of care. Some studies show that medical mistakes are more likely[…]

Physician assistants (or physician associates) are mid-level medical workers who can diagnose illnesses, develop and manage treatment plans, and prescribe medications. In some cases, they act as principal providers for their patients. A recent study published in the journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) found that burnout in physician assistants is a[…]