Communication Errors Between Doctors
Medical Errors due to communication deficits occurring during shift change, on the weekends or when another...
Atrial Fibrillation
Medical malpractice claims arising from improper treatment of atrial fibrillation are not uncommon. Negligence on the...
Respiratory Arrest After Surgery
Medical malpractice claims due to respiratory arrest can happen due to miscommunication between the surgical team,...
Anesthesia Errors During Surgery
Many people are nervous before “going under” during surgery. As patients, we worry about potential side...
Preventing Medical Errors
Medical errors are one of the Nation’s leading causes of death and injury. How can you...
Medical Record Privacy
Medical malpractice or invasion of privacy – or both? A recent lawsuit was filed by a...
Patient Safety Tips
Patient safety is vital. Being a patient safety advocate involves fighting for accountability and change. Should...
Researchers Find Hospitals Are Exaggerating Benefits of Robotic Surgery
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, recently conducted a study that...
HHS Secretary Lauds Ohio Patient Safety Measures to Prevent Infections
Any steps hospitals and clinics can take to reduce medical errors will in turn decrease avoidable...
