Dental Mistakes

People in the United States may have access to the best dental care, but mistakes can happen every day in the dentist’s office. We don’t often think of dental mistakes as life-threatening, but they can be. The following are a few of the most common mistakes that occur in the dentist’s chair: Anesthesia is often…

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Errors in Genetic Testing  

Genetic testing has become a valuable tool in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease. Establishing a high genetic risk for certain diseases gives patients time to take preventive measures to avoid prolonged suffering. There is a risk in defensive medicine that patients may receive treatment that they do not really need. This risk is magnified when…

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The Importance of Plastic Surgeon Certification

Plastic surgery is a growing field and an increasing number of practitioners are offering various cosmetic procedures. Because of the personal nature of plastic surgery and its desired outcomes, it is crucial to find the right professional to perform the procedure. Thorough research can help ensure that doctors have the proper certification for the necessary…

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Negligent Credentialing

Hospitals are big businesses, employing thousands of workers that must provide a standard of care that keeps patients safe while offering qualified medical services.  A hospital requires the services of many professionals, from doctors and nurses, to medical assistants and technologists, and support staff such as clerical, janitorial, and maintenance. Though each employee has a…

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Legionnaire’s Disease in Hospitals and Nursing Homes

Patients go to hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care facilities to heal, but they may be putting themselves at risk in ways they do not anticipate.  Preventable diseases such as Legionnaires’ disease can be spread easily in hospitals and nursing homes, infecting patients who are already vulnerable. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

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Off-Label Use of Medicine

A recent case has resulted in an ophthalmologist being held liable for injury to a patient who lost their vision from off-label use of a medication, known as Avastin. “Off-label” use is the unapproved use of a medication that has been approved for other uses. For example, if the FDA approves a drug to treat…

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Moving Patients to Hospice

Comfort care, also known as hospice care, is medical care designed to reduce a patient’s suffering during a terminal illness.  After a patient has a severe stroke, there is no specific protocol for when they should be moved from the hospital to comfort or hospice care.  A recent study has found that hospitals differ greatly…

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