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The Consequences of Multiple Misdiagnoses
Medical providers have a duty of care to thoroughly and completely investigate health complaints. When practitioners fail to address patient complaints, the consequences can be devastating. The worst outcome for any failure in care is generally considered to be the death of a patient. Unfortunately for some patients, living with the effects of serious medical…
Read MoreGM Facing Yet Another Potential Class Action Lawsuit for Defective Motors
General Motors is a massive company – so massive, in fact, that it was one of the three automakers considered “too big to fail” during the financial crisis of 2008 and received a significant bailout from the federal government. The sheer size of GM means that it can be difficult to keep track of the…
Read MoreWhy SUV Accidents Cause So Many Pedestrian Fatalities
Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are extremely popular. Many owners like them because they think driving an SUV provides more protection than a standard passenger car. The height and weight of SUVs generally make SUVs more able to endure the forces of a collision than a vehicle. The height of an SUV provides better sightlines for…
Read MoreTennessee Physician Used the Incorrect Test to Clear Patients of COVID
Doctors need to order the correct diagnostic tests at the correct time. If they order the wrong tests or delay the diagnosis and the patient suffers harm, the patient has a right to file a medical malpractice claim to hold the doctor and any other responsible parties accountable. The Insurance Journal recently reported that the…
Read MoreThe Link Between Fetal Hypoxia and Gestational Diabetes
Bringing a child into the world is supposed to be one of the greatest experiences of your life. It has been a long nine months and you are ready to welcome your child into the world. The last thing on your mind is that something will go awry in the delivery room and that you…
Read MoreWhat Medical Specialties Have the Highest Rates of Medical Malpractice Claims?
Doctors are among our most trusted professionals. They help us stay healthy and play a crucial role in our lives. As a patient, you trust that your doctor is going to guide you in the best way possible to treat any ailments or conditions. When you undergo a medical procedure, you trust that you will…
Read MoreDeadly Pile-Up Related to Storm Reminds Us How Dangerous Weather Can Be
For many, summer is the beginning of nice weather and vacations. However, for several parts of the country summer is an indicator of the beginning of hurricane season. Recently, a tropical depression by the name of Claudette caused devastation across several states. One devastating incident was a pileup on Interstate 65. The pileup left 10…
Read MoreDeception No More: The Secret of the Placebo Effect
You may have heard of the placebo effect when it comes to medication. Essentially, it is a trick of the mind. The theory was that if you did not know that you were taking a sugar pill instead of a prescribed medication, then the pill would “cure” whatever ailment you have. It causes you to…
Read MoreA Misdiagnosis Can Be Deadly, So Why Are One in Ten People Misdiagnosed?
Visiting a doctor can be scary, especially when you have an onset of new symptoms and have no explanation as to why. When you visit a doctor, your hope is to get answers to all of those questions, but what happens if they give you the wrong answer? Being misdiagnosed by a medical professional only…
Read MoreAcute Cardiac Syndrome (ACS) Is Often Misdiagnosed More in Women Than Men
A recent study which was presented to the European Society of Cardiology Acute Cardiovascular Care Congress revealed that chest pain in women is more frequently misdiagnosed than chest pain in men. Heart attacks and heart disorders have generally been thought of as male diseases. Women who present symptoms of heart disorders are often: Not diagnosed…
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