Medical Malpractice Myths: Get the Facts

Nuchal cord birth injuries caused by the umbilical cord wrapping around the baby’s neck often lead to severe physical impairments and permanent disabilities. Nuchal Cord Birth Injuries A nuchal cord birth injury occurs when the umbilical cord gets wrapped around the baby’s neck during pregnancy or delivery. Although most cases do not result in injury […]

Medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the United States, surpassed only by cancer and heart disease. Medical errors now out-rank cases of Alzheimers and diabetes in patients.  Medical Errors Cause Patient Deaths According to a recent study by John Hopkins University School of Medicine, medical errors are the third-leading cause of death […]

Following a few simple steps can lower hospital costs, reduce health complications, and prevent medical emergencies that may be fatal. Getting Out of the Hospital Alive Good medical care is essential for good health. Choosing the right hospital and doctor can have a big impact on the outcome of a person’s overall health and well-being. […]

Many doctors who are disciplined for violations, lose their medical license, or are sued for medical malpractice continue to practice medicine by moving to a different state. Doctors Who Game the System When doctors receive serious disciplinary actions from state medical boards, they may be banned from practicing medicine in the state where the actions […]

Sepsis, a life-threatening infection, is often caused by medical negligence, misdiagnosis, or physician errors that allow the infection to flourish in the body. What is Sepsis? Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the body’s inability to fight infection. When sepsis occurs, the body’s normal response to infections is altered. Instead of releasing chemicals […]

The US healthcare system is facing a medical crisis due to inferior hospital quality and substandard patient care in medical facilities across the country. Hospital Patients are Dying Recent investigations by Georgia Health News and WebMD show that the U.S. healthcare system is not providing quality medical care to patients. Although Americans spent close to […]

Medicare patients who go to rehabilitation hospitals and centers have a high rate of preventable injuries caused by improper care and treatments. Rehabilitation Injuries can be Prevented A recent report from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services shows that 29 percent of patients in rehabilitation facilities sustain injuries caused by improper treatment, and […]

According to health news reports by USA Today, surgery centers are cutting costs to boost profits, leading to many patient fatalities. Investigations have revealed dangerous conditions contributing to many patient deaths in surgery centers across the country. Reports highlight numerous operations performed in these non-hospital facilities that have resulted in death. The Dangers of Surgery […]

Birth asphyxia, which occurs when a baby’s brain and other organs don’t get enough oxygen before, during, or right after birth, can result in serious, long-term health problems including brain damage. (Article continues below infographic) ______ The Lasting Effects of Birth Asphyxia Oxygen deprivation at birth, also known as birth asphyxia, can cause serious, long-lasting […]