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Anesthesiologists play a key role in ensuring patient safety during a surgery or other procedure that requires anesthesia. Unfortunately, it’s far too easy to make a mistake with anesthesia, which can lead to serious medical injuries. For example, an anesthesiologist might fail to properly intubate a patient, fail to properly monitor the patient, or commit …

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Doctors are often held in such high regard that they may be considered incapable of making serious errors. Unfortunately, medical malpractice is all too common and it costs countless lives each year. You can protect yourself by becoming an active participant in your own healthcare. Bring an updated list of all of your allergies, medications, …

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We were just inducted into the Hall of Fame by Verdict Search for largest verdicts and settlements! This news story explains that LI #breastcancer  case.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCbV0DjxOK4&feature=youtu.be

Beginning in 1986 by the hands of former President Ronald Reagan, International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) occurs the third week of October every year. Since its inception, IIPW has spread from the United States to many other areas of the globe. By informing people on how to avoid infectious diseases related to medical malpractice, the …

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The third week in October every year is International Infection Prevention Week. Its purpose is to raise awareness about the unwanted spread of infectious diseases through unsafe healthcare practices. Taking the right actions to infection prevention can help lead to a healthy future. One of the best things you can do to help prevent infectious …

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Cancer claims the lives of far too many people each year, including thousands of children. Although early diagnosis often offers the best chance of remission, many children with cancer are subject to misdiagnosis—a form of medical malpractice.  Often, parents of children with cancer  participate in awareness activities, so that the public becomes educated as to …

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Almost half of Americans are caregivers for loved ones that are too sick or disabled to care for themselves. Contrary to popular belief, it is not just adult women that are caregivers. Both young adults and men make up a significant portion of this population. In addition, due to more than 5 million cases of …

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According to the United Cerebral Palsy Association, almost one million Americans have Cerebral Palsy (CP).  For the individuals who suffer from CP, it is hard to control body movement due to birth injuries like brain damage. Since this disorder usually manifests before the age of three years old, CP not only affects the kids who …

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Like most people, you probably place a great deal of trust in medical professionals. Though doctors, nurses, and pharmacists are thoroughly trained to provide excellent care, it’s important to remember that they also make mistakes. “Talk About Prescriptions” Month was established to help spread awareness of medication-related errors and protect the wellbeing of millions of …

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