Many patients in New Jersey fear receiving a misdiagnosis and not healing or improving in any way. Over 200 children received an epilepsy diagnosis and treatment plan from a Detroit doctor that did not have the medical condition. The dangers of a misdiagnosis led to...
Year: 2020
Man sues over chemotherapy dosage error
Most people in New Jersey likely understand that medical treatment does not come with any type of satisfaction guarantee. For all of the advances seen in medical science in recent years, clinicians can only do so much. That said, patients should be able to expect...
When is a Birth Injury the Basis for a Medical Malpractice Case?
According to a recent investigative report, the United States is one of the most dangerous developed nations where a mother can give birth. Statistics indicate that over 50,000 mothers suffer significant injuries while or after they’ve given birth and approximately...
Spinal Fusion Don’t Do It Without A Second Opinion
Spinal fusion surgery is fast becoming the most common unnecessary surgery pushed on patients. It is a big money maker for the surgeon. The surgeon gets paid more from insurance companies when rods and screws are placed in your back. Not all physicians are ethical. ...
What is the prognosis for Erb’s palsy sufferers?
New Jersey mothers expect excellent care when it comes to giving birth. After all, this is a monumental medical moment in their life. Modern technology makes giving birth a safe process in America. But that does not mean mistakes never happen. Today we will take a...
What injuries can birth trauma cause?
An adverse event that occurs when you give birth and causes impairment of your newborn's bodily function or structure is a birth trauma. There are many types of injuries that can result from birth trauma. They can affect all different parts of the body and range from...
Warning signs of a heart attack in women
Heart attacks are unfortunately prevalent in the United States. In fact, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds in the U.S. – and these heart attacks are the number one killer of women. You might think that the signs of a heart attack are unmistakable. After all,...
The link between physician burnout and medical errors
Physician burnout is a serious problem in healthcare that needs addressing. Burnout occurs when physicians become overloaded and experience emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, fatigue, physical exhaustion, cynical detachment and self-deprecation. Physician...
What should you know about Erb’s palsy?
When New Jersey moms give birth, they trust in their medical facility to offer their best care. While many births these days go without complication or issue, things still go wrong. In some of those cases, the issues tie back to actions a medical professional did or...
What are the most common types of misdiagnosis?
When you go to a hospital or clinic for treatment of symptoms, you expect the doctors to tell you what’s wrong and make you better. Unfortunately, in many cases, medical professionals delay or wrongly diagnose patients. You may end up suffering even more by not...