Everyone makes mistakes. As long as there are humans, there will always be human error. But some mistakes should never happen, especially in a healthcare setting. These are referred to as ‘never events,’ and they can have severe consequences. The significance of...
New Jersey Medical Malpractice Law Blog
Women are more likely to have a misdiagnosed heart attack
There are discrepancies in how doctors treat heart attacks between men and women. Some studies find that a misdiagnosis is much more common if the patient is female. It’s more likely that a doctor will decide she is suffering from a minor ailment, such as heartburn,...
Medication errors may arise at the end of treatment
There are many points at which physicians could make significant medication errors. Frequently, those errors occur during the initial prescribing process. Physicians overlook contraindications or fail to notice a drug interaction when recommending a new course of...
Could AI prevent some hospital-based pharmaceutical errors?
There are pros and cons to promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. Some worry that it is a job eliminator (and for some industries, that’s true), but others see ways that AI can make their industries safer for their customers. The...
When is a birth injury considered medical malpractice?
Welcoming a baby should be a joyful experience in a parent’s life. However, childbirth doesn’t always go as smoothly as expected. Complications can arise quickly and, in some cases, result in serious injuries to the baby. If your baby suffered a birth injury, you may...
The dangers of retained surgical objects
Doctors and nurses use many tools during surgery, including needles, scissors, sponges, clamps and scalpels. While medical practitioners are supposed to be very careful during operations to avoid injuring patients, there are times when surgical tools are left inside a...
How to advocate for hospitalized family members
With many hospitals understaffed and doctors and nurses overworked, it’s often crucial for patients to advocate for themselves. That means getting their questions answered even when no one seems to have the time, and speaking up when something seems wrong. The...
3 common reasons doctors make prescribing errors
Prescription medications are subject to controlled substances laws. The only way for people with serious medical issues to access these drugs is through the recommendation of a doctor. Physicians determine what medical issues may have caused a patient's symptoms. They...
Women face high risks of a heart attack misdiagnosis
A heart attack misdiagnosis can be fatal. Say that you believe you’re having a heart attack, and you go to the emergency room. While you’re there, a doctor tells you that you just have indigestion or are experiencing anxiety. They send you home without any treatment,...
What increases the risk of hospital-acquired infections?
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are, as the name suggests, infections that patients acquire during a hospital visit. These infections can be serious and sometimes even life-threatening. Understanding what increases the risk can help patients and families stay...