Someone who undergoes surgery is usually aware that there are risks associated with the procedure and that a positive outcome cannot be guaranteed. However, no one wants to believe that they may be harmed during surgery because an anesthesiologist is not paying attention or a surgeon makes a mistake. While medical negligence only occurs in a small percentage of surgeries,…
It is well known that some medications have side effects that can cause drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, and other adverse symptoms. This is why doctors have to be careful when prescribing medications to patients and check if the drug will interact with a patient’s current medications. And while some doctors do their due diligence, others hand out multiple prescriptions at a…
Patients go to their doctors when they don’t feel well or when something is wrong, trusting their doctors will diagnose their conditions and help them get better. Often, medical tests are necessary for thorough diagnosis. However, sometimes doctors fail to order imaging tests, blood work, or other diagnostic tests when they should have. When needed tests are left undone, a…
When you’ve been taken advantage of, lied to by, neglected by, or otherwise injured by a medical professional, not only are you physically harmed but your faith and trust are affected. Depending on the situation, you may also be psychologically and emotionally devastated by the incident. Your entire future could be affected as the result of one person’s negligence, and…
From the moment a patient is diagnosed with a health condition at a hospital, the attending physician and team generally start planning the patient’s discharge. They make their best predictions for discharging a patient once they know the patient’s course of treatment. In most cases, their predictions are correct as they balance a patient’s medical condition with an average recovery…
We use our eyes every waking minute. Thy make us aware of our surroundings and giving us the information we need to stay safe. That is why our vision is one of the most important things we value in our everyday lives. Without proper vision, we cannot fully connect to the world around us, work, or even enjoy life to…
Having dental work done isn’t as feared as it once was due to better technologies and medications, but many people still dread going to the dentist—and rightfully so. Tooth extractions, fillings, root canals, crowns, bridges, implants, braces and any type of oral surgery is often associated with pain, and pain is the main reason why people want to avoid the…
Many people attempt to settle their legal cases on their own because they aren’t sure if they need a lawyer and they don’t want to pay legal fees. While there are some straightforward cases involving minor injuries that may be okay to settle without the help of an attorney, most medical malpractice cases require the help of a skilled lawyer…
Many different people of all ages need medications to treat their injuries and ailments. While some people need powerful pain medications, others may need blood pressure medication or mild antibiotics. In fact, there are actually thousands of prescription drugs that are designed to treat various health complaints, and many of those medication names sound similar to those of others—just like many…
Anyone who has ever had back pain or nerve pain that radiates from the back down into the leg knows firsthand how debilitating it can be. Because the pain can be so severe, people with this type of pain typically turn to their doctors for treatment. Generally, doctors are people who use great judgment and know how to fix painful…