Providing medication continues beyond supplying the correct prescription. Proper administration is equally crucial. Hence, even if the doctor prescribes the right medicine and dose and sufficiently checks for allergic reactions and contraindications, the patient can...
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MEDICAL CLAIMS A TO Z #21 UNNECESSARY-UNINDICATED SURGERY LEE S. GOLDSMITH, M.D., LLB JORDAN S. GOLDSMITH, JD
Sometime ago we received a call from a mother in Idaho informing us that her daughter had received surgery in New York and when they went to their local surgeon they were informed that the surgery and treatment her daughter received was totally unnecessary and was not...
Failing to advise against dangerous drug and food interactions
Prescribing medicine does not only constitute giving the correct drug or dose. Part of the process also includes providing clear and concise instructions on taking it, such as requiring the patient not to take certain food while taking their medication. Failure to do...
The collateral cost of triage practices in emergency rooms
Depending on location and timing, an emergency room can be incredibly busy, chaotic space or almost completely empty except for staff. A single incident, like a multi-vehicle pile-up or a large fight at a sports bar, could send more people to the emergency room in a...
Why do aneurysms get misdiagnosed?
A brain aneurysm is a health condition that requires urgent medical care and attention. However, doctors could misdiagnose this health issue or fail to notice it during a patient's initial consultation. Sometimes, the patient agonizes because of the incorrect...
MEDICAL CLAIM A TO Z #20 REPEATED ERRORS/REPEATING PHYSICIANS LEE S. GOLDSMITH, M.D.,LLB JORDAN S. GOLDSMITH, JD
These are the two basic truths in medical malpractice litigation. We have gained this information from our own practice and by sharing information with colleagues across the country and State of New Jersey on our list serves. FIRST, the same errors are committed...
How your doctor’s oversight can impact your health
Following a doctor's appointment or hospital stay, patients might anticipate receiving a prescription to aid in their recovery. However, delays or omissions in medicine prescriptions are an ongoing problem in modern health care facilities. When a doctor does not...
Medical Claims A To Z #19 State Of The Judiciary The Effect On Your Case Lee S. Goldsmith, M.D., LLB
As I write this blog, we are in the midst of a persistent judicial shortage in the State of New Jersey. For individuals and businesses waiting to have their matters heard, this has meant long delays in the resolution of cases. Prior to the onset of the pandemic the...
How to handle a doctor amputating a limb they could have saved
In the unfortunate event of a doctor amputating a limb when it could have been saved, it is crucial to know what steps to take next. Such medical mishaps can significantly impact an individual's physical and emotional well-being. Regarding serious injuries or medical...
How can medical negligence cause baby blindness at birth?
The birth of a new baby should be a wonderful, happy time for the whole family. We trust healthcare professionals to deliver babies safely which, most of the time, is the case. Unfortunately, there are occasions where the result of professional negligence is a serious...