There is arguably no other profession where it is more important for practitioners to be of sound mind than healthcare. A lapse in thought or judgment by a doctor or nurse could mean committing an avoidable error that endangers a patient's life. While far too many...
Year: 2017
More hospitals experimenting with fessing up after errors
With approximately 251,000 people across the United States dying every year from medical errors and malpractice, hospitals and health care organizations worry about the costs of lawsuits. Unfortunately for the victims of medical malpractice and their family members,...
A misdiagnosis can have deadly consequences
When you receive a diagnosis for a serious or terminal condition - cancer, Alzheimer's, ALS, etc. - your whole world changes. Many people decide to confront the diagnosis head on, agreeing to further tests, medication and treatments. Others sink into depression. Some...
Are sales reps in the OR posing a danger to patients?
Doctors and health care systems often rely on the expertise of medical device sales representatives to help them understand the benefits of certain devices before making a purchase. However, many experts are cautioning that doctors may be relying on these sales reps...