In the medical profession, wrong-site surgery is considered a "never event"—something that should never happen under any circumstances. However, it still occurs, typically due to human error. For instance, miscommunication between medical professionals can result in...
Month: November 2024
Can doctors be liable for downplaying your concerns?
Have you ever felt dismissed by a doctor who told you that you were "too young" to have a particular illness? This scenario can frustrate and potentially endanger patients. In New Jersey, doctors who cause harm through such actions may face medical malpractice...
3 ways subconscious sexism can affect medical care
Human interactions differ based on the characteristics and experiences of the people involved. That is as true for an encounter between strangers on the street as it is for those seeking medical care. Characteristics over which a patient has no control can influence...
What to know about referrals in medicine
Typically, patients go to a primary care physician (PCP) first when they have a medical problem. PCPs are skilled in providing healthcare services, but they are not specialists. Hence, they need to refer patients to specialists in certain situations. Here is what to...
