Medication error refers to any mistake in prescribing, dispensing, or administering medicine. According to the Mayo Clinic, medication errors injure more than one million people in the United States each year. Luckily, patients can lower their risk of experiencing a medication error by taking an active role in their health care. Medication errors can happen …
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Read MoreBirth-related medical malpractice refers to a situation in which a doctor, nurse, or member of the medical staff failed to use reasonable care when handling a pregnancy or delivery. Birth-related medical malpractice can cause physical injuries to either the mother or the child. Birth injuries Medical malpractice can occur both during delivery and prior to …
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Read MoreWhen most people visit the hospital, they are seeking treatment for an injury or illness. Unfortunately, a visit to the hospital can be more dangerous than the injury itself, as a 2012 CNN report claims that medical errors kill more than 250,000 people per year in the United States. Here’s a look at some of …
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Read MorePULSE of NY is a grassroots, nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization working to improve patient safety and reduce the rate of medical errors. They seek personal stories about medical errors or confusion w/ a medical diagnosis to use to educate clinicians and the public, to improve health care. Anyone may submit a story for consideration; patient, family …
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Read MoreVideo–P&E helps those suffering due to medical negligence.
Read MoreThe holiday season can be a difficult time for people with high blood pressure. If your blood pressure gets too high, it can cause significant harm to your arteries and your entire body. Everyone wants to avoid trips to the hospital emergency room, especially when there may be skeleton crews and a chance for medical …
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Read MoreWhat do you think of the news that more Americans are living alone? New report from U.S. Census Bureau says 28% of all households are single-person, compared to only 17% in 1970. Also, today only 20% of all household are married couples with kids, compared to 40% in 1970.
Read MoreAccording to a July 2013 CBS News report, missed diagnoses are the most common medical malpractice claims, accounting for between 26 and 63 percent of total cases. In addition, between 15 to 48 percent of missed diagnoses cases result in death. Some of the most common missed diagnoses in adult cases are cancer and heart …
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Read MoreInteresting article on end of life care entitled” The Hospital Is No Place for the Elderly” “Hospitals are hugely dangerous and inappropriately used,” says George Taler of Georgetown Univ. and the long-term care director at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. “They are a great place to be if you have no choice but to risk your life …
Read MoreWishing all those who celebrate Chanukah a healthy and wonderful holiday.
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