Erb's Palsy, also known as brachial plexus palsy, occurs when the brachial plexus – a network of nerves near the neck – is damaged during childbirth, whether through stretching, compression or tearing. This injury can lead to varying degrees of impairment in a child’s...
Month: March 2024
Inadequate hospital cybersecurity can prove fatal to patients
Cyberattacks, also known as ransomware attacks, are disrupting operations in all kinds of businesses and other organizations. Hackers can demand hundreds of thousands of dollars and more in “ransom” to give these organizations back access to, and control over, their...
What if a medication error causes a dangerous drug interaction?
Medications subject to controlled substances laws can pose a risk to human health. They are only available when recommended by a prescribing physician and administered by licensed medical professionals, such as pharmacists or nurses at a care facility. Those...
What exactly does “patient safety” mean?
Patient safety is a concept that aims to prevent and minimize risks of harm that occur to patients as they’re receiving medical care. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines patient safety as “the absence of preventable harm to a patient and reduction of risk of...
