Wrong-site surgery can be an absolutely devastating mistake for a patient. It can cause long-term complications that they may never recover from. It also means they do not receive the proper treatment they need. However, medical teams can use various tactics to...
Month: January 2025
Common causes of malpractice in nursing homes
Nursing homes provide a vital service in our communities. They ensure our loved ones receive skilled care around the clock, meet their nutritional needs and encourage them to socialize with their peers. The staff at nursing homes know you are entrusting them with your...
Preventing a missed cancer diagnosis scenario in 2025
A missed cancer diagnosis is one of the most devastating medical errors a patient can experience. Early detection is often the key to successful treatment, and delays caused by missed diagnoses can lead to worsened prognoses, aggressive treatments and even loss of...
2 negative outcomes from prescription errors
Prescription errors can be a serious form of medical malpractice. They often occur because a medical professional is negligent, fails to check records properly or accidentally mixes up medications for two different patients. Most of the time, these errors are not...
