Medication mistakes can be deadly. People can have an allergic reaction to a medication. A drug given in mistake could interact with another medication or exacerbate medical conditions. Not getting a dose of a drug might reduce how effective the treatment of a...
Year: 2021
Heart attack symptoms are not always the same for men and women
If a man comes into a hospital and complains about discomfort or pain in his chest, doctors are likely to assume that he’s having a heart attack. If a woman comes in and complains about shortness of breath, though, that same doctor may assume she has a respiratory...
What is a silent stroke?
Many people know some of the more common signs of strokes, but what they don’t realize is that they can have a silent stroke. This type of stroke doesn’t have any symptoms at the time of the stroke, but patients will usually have symptoms later. These often aren’t...
Better communication helps prevent these serious medical errors
When a patient goes into the hospital for surgery, they’re placing their life in a medical team’s hands. They expect that the medical provider will know what they’re doing and be prepared for any emergencies or complications during the surgery. They trust that the...
How hospital overcrowding can lead to medical malpractice
During certain times, hospitals can deal with high demand and can become unexpectedly overcrowded. This can be a serious problem, meaning essentially that more people need urgent care than there is the capacity to provide. If you believe that you or a loved one has...