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...
Month: May 2025
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...
