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March 11, 2016

A Look at Colon Cancer Screenings

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; have you scheduled your colon cancer screening? Medical malpractice sometimes results from a doctor’s failure to properly administer or interpret a test, including a screening for cancer. Colon cancer screenings are essential for diagnosing the disease before it progresses—and is more receptive to treatment. A medical malpractice lawyer often …

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February 22, 2016

February Is American Heart Month

Heart disease is responsible for one out of every three deaths in the United States, making it the single deadliest disease in existence. Anyone, including children, can develop it. However, the most common type is coronary artery disease which causes heart attacks.Every person can reduce their risk of heart attacks by taking the time to …

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December 28, 2015

Surprising Facts About Hospital-Acquired Infections

As the term suggests, hospital-acquired infections refer to any infection that a patient contracts while in the hospital. These infections do not include illnesses that a patient developed before going to the hospital. Sometimes, a hospital-acquired infection may be the result of medical malpractice. If you or a loved one develops pneumonia, surgical site infections, …

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December 4, 2015

How Handwashing Prevents Patient Infections

Hospital-acquired infections are all too common, and quite often, they are preventable with simple measures. If you or a loved one has been hospitalized, you can serve as a patient advocate to reduce the risk of medical malpractice. It’s your right to ask that any healthcare provider who enters the room wash his or her …

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September 5, 2015

Monitoring Your Health at Every Age [INFOGRAPHIC]

Your health is very important, and it can take some effort to stay in good shape. In addition to eating well and exercising regularly, it’s a good idea to educate yourself on when you should have certain medical tests performed. For example, women without a family history of breast cancer should begin mammograms at an …

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February 18, 2014

The Proactive Patient’s Guide to Quality Healthcare [INFOGRAPHIC]

What is your most precious commodity? If you’re like most people, it is your health and the health of those you love. Many people enter the medical system—the system that cares for your valuable health—and simply assume that they are always in good hands. In reality, mistakes can and do happen in the medical environment, …

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