Welcoming a baby should be a joyful experience in a parent’s life. However, childbirth doesn’t always go as smoothly as expected. Complications can arise quickly and, in some cases, result in serious injuries to the baby. If your baby suffered a birth injury, you may...
Year: 2025
The dangers of retained surgical objects
Doctors and nurses use many tools during surgery, including needles, scissors, sponges, clamps and scalpels. While medical practitioners are supposed to be very careful during operations to avoid injuring patients, there are times when surgical tools are left inside a...
How to advocate for hospitalized family members
With many hospitals understaffed and doctors and nurses overworked, it’s often crucial for patients to advocate for themselves. That means getting their questions answered even when no one seems to have the time, and speaking up when something seems wrong. The...
3 common reasons doctors make prescribing errors
Prescription medications are subject to controlled substances laws. The only way for people with serious medical issues to access these drugs is through the recommendation of a doctor. Physicians determine what medical issues may have caused a patient's symptoms. They...
Women face high risks of a heart attack misdiagnosis
A heart attack misdiagnosis can be fatal. Say that you believe you’re having a heart attack, and you go to the emergency room. While you’re there, a doctor tells you that you just have indigestion or are experiencing anxiety. They send you home without any treatment,...
What increases the risk of hospital-acquired infections?
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are, as the name suggests, infections that patients acquire during a hospital visit. These infections can be serious and sometimes even life-threatening. Understanding what increases the risk can help patients and families stay...
The dangers of patient confidentiality breaches
One of the cornerstones of any patient-doctor relationship is confidentiality. Patients’ medical records and other health information are protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). These federal laws help establish trust between...
Diagnostic errors among children: What to know
Unfortunately, diagnostic errors occur in pediatric practices more often than they should. A child may suffer serious injuries that can affect their life for years. For example, some children have been reported to develop permanent disability because of a diagnostic...
Doctors often misdiagnose this warning sign of lymphoma
Accurate diagnosis is of the utmost importance for those with medical issues. Treatment options vary drastically from one medical condition to the next. Even conditions that present similar symptoms may require different care. Doctors receive extensive training on how...
Placental abruption can endanger mothers and their unborn babies
A pregnant woman will likely expect that she will have an event-free labor and delivery. They probably trust the medical team to take good care of them when they have to go in. While most women get exactly that, there are times when things don’t exactly work out that...
