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The Long-Term Prognosis of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition that can affect a person for the rest of their life. While the condition itself will not worsen, the symptoms and risks associated with this disorder can become worse over time, causing individuals to develop long-term complications. As a result, many children with cerebral palsy may experience chronic pain,…
Read MoreStrokes Change Lives Entirely
Strokes are life-threatening and dangerous conditions that can change a person’s entire life within minutes. Patients who survive the stroke are likely to require long-term, potentially life-long, care. But it is not only their lives which are affected; the lives of their loved ones can change permanently, too. The American Stroke Association describes a stroke…
Read MoreWhat are the Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits?
Medical malpractice occurs when healthcare providers, such as doctors, nurses, or hospitals, fail to meet the standard of care expected in the medical profession, resulting in harm or injury to patients. These cases can be complex, often involving issues of negligence, misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and more. A study in BMJ estimates that hospital errors…
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Medical Battery?
The primary difference between medical malpractice and medical battery lies in the nature of a healthcare provider’s actions. Medical malpractice involves negligence or a failure to meet the standard of care, while medical battery involves intentional and unauthorized physical contact or procedures performed on a patient without their consent. Both types of claims can result…
Read MoreWhen Doctors Drop Babies During Delivery
A soon-to-be-mother thinks about what the birth of her child will be like throughout her entire pregnancy. No matter how many stories she hears or videos she watches, she knows it’s one of those things that you have to experience to really know how it’s going to work. Babies just aren’t predictable. Still, she knows…
Read MoreHow Anesthesia Errors Can Lead to Brain Damage
Although the majority of surgeries require some form of anesthesia, the use of anesthesia always carries some level of risk to the patient. For this reason, the administration of anesthesia must be carried out with great care and precision in conjunction with proper diagnosis and patient monitoring. Unfortunately, errors and subsequent complications do occur in…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Types of Hospital Acquired Infections?
When a patient becomes ill with an infection after having been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of an unrelated condition (or within three days of being discharged, and with no existing signs of infection, it can be said to be a hospital-acquired, or nosocomial infection. Healthcare-associated infections are preventable and they represent a…
Read MoreCancer Risk Is Increasing for Younger People
While some cancers do not discriminate, certain lifestyle choices can increase the risk of cancer. For instance, we all know that smoking increases the risk of lung, throat, and mouth cancer. A recent study has highlighted a concerning trend of rising cancer rates among younger Americans, especially women, with gastrointestinal, endocrine, and breast cancers showing…
Read MoreWhat If Doctors Are Thinking About Cancer Treatment All Wrong?
When you receive a cancer diagnosis, you most likely begin thinking about the worst-case scenarios. You are not alone; there are few things more frightening than a cancer diagnosis – except, perhaps, a misdiagnosis. So if you are like most people, you may seek a second opinion to see if a different doctor may have…
Read MoreMothers, Especially Black Mothers, Keep Dying from Childbirth
The first descriptor that pops up when we look at stories about Tori Bowie is that she was an Olympian. Then, those stories mention that she took the gold medal in Rio. Then, they say she died from complications of childbirth. The Associate Medical Examiner in Orange County labeled her death as “natural causes… citing…
Read MoreWhy Shoulder Dystocia Is a Medical Emergency
During labor and delivery, traumatic events can occur that may lead to serious consequences for both the mother and the baby. One specific complication that can arise is shoulder dystocia, where the baby’s shoulders become lodged during delivery. This can be a distressing and dangerous situation, potentially resulting in significant injuries. Unfortunately, medical negligence can…
Read MorePostpartum Hemorrhage Is a Life-Threatening Condition
The postpartum period, following labor and delivery, is a crucial time that requires careful attention and proper medical care for both newborns and mothers. Unfortunately, when healthcare providers neglect their responsibilities in providing adequate postpartum care, the consequences can be severe. Mothers and their newborns may suffer from serious illnesses or injuries, including the risk…
Read MorePostpartum Psychosis Is Rare, but Life-Threatening
Early into the evening on January 24th, it was reported a 32-year-old woman strangled and killed all three of their children in the basement of her and her husband’s home. The woman was also found injured in their backyard after jumping out of a second-story window in an attempt to commit suicide. She had allegedly…
Read MoreThe Role of Informed Consent in Medical Malpractice Cases
Informed consent is a fundamental principle of patient care. It refers to the process by which a patient is provided with information about a proposed medical treatment or procedure – including risks, benefits, and alternatives – and allows them to make an informed decision about whether to proceed. Informed consent is a legal requirement in…
Read MoreWoman Goes Viral on Social Media After Life-Threatening Misdiagnosis
An Ohio woman named Amanda Buschelman went viral in February on TikTok after telling a story of a visit to her local hospital – leading to a life-threatening misdiagnosis. Buschelman, who is now recovering at home, told viewers the harrowing story of how her case of appendicitis was dismissed as an ovarian cyst, and she…
Read MoreEx-NFL Player Awarded $43.5 Million for Medical Malpractice
On February 13, a jury awarded former Philadelphia Eagles player Chris Maragos $43.5 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit related to treatment for a knee injury that resulted in further, career-ending injuries. Maragos alleged both orthopedic surgeon James Bradley and Rothman Orthopaedics ignored damage to his meniscus while repairing a ligament in his right knee, causing…
Read MoreIt’s Time We Started Treating Stillbirths Seriously
Perhaps the only greater pain of losing a child is knowing that the loss could have been prevented. Stillbirths happen more often than we might believe, and education on when to be concerned about it is not as thorough as it should be. The concerns of mothers-to-be are too often overlooked or waved-off, dismissing them…
Read MoreSurgical Errors and Nerve Damage
When we go to the hospital or to our doctor, we trust that we are in good hands. These professionals have to go through years of education and training to be where they are now, and they are the only people the public really has available to treat us for our injuries and maladies. Most…
Read MoreCerebral Palsy in Children Linked to Injuries Sustained While Pregnant
Falling down icy steps or getting into a car accident is a traumatic experience, but it is doubly so when you’re pregnant. Not only are you concerned about the injuries to yourself, but to your unborn baby as well. Trauma to a fetus while the mother is pregnant could just cause temporary injuries, but life-long…
Read MoreThe Complications of Breech Deliveries
It’s no secret that carrying and delivering a baby is a miracle, even by today’s standards. Having a healthy and safe delivery is every parent’s dream. Complications are not uncommon, though, and can often be treated and dealt with in a safe manner. One such complication includes breech deliveries, and while breech deliveries result in…
Read MoreNew Blood Test Predicts the Risk for Preeclampsia
While some pregnancies are generally smooth and the baby is delivered without complications, there are many pregnancies that are not. This makes pregnancy a complex and stressful period, where not only the woman’s life is in danger, but also the infant’s. One of the most common, yet dangerous, complications of a pregnancy is preeclampsia. There…
Read MoreDomestic Abuse Victims Have Shocking Rate of Concussions
It might be fair to say that when most people consider concussions, they think of injuries from vehicle accidents or slip and falls. They might also think of professional football players who are tackled every game, their heads bouncing off the ground or off of each other. There is another group of people, however, who…
Read MoreWhat Birth Injuries Can Lead to the Death of a Child?
There is a reason why birth injuries are considered catastrophic injuries. The process of childbirth is a very delicate process where mother, baby, or both can suffer harm during labor and delivery. Even though some birth injuries can stem from a high-risk pregnancy, medical professionals can act negligently during the delivery process, causing severe birth…
Read MoreWhy Is Medical Malpractice Handled in Civil Court?
In September of 2021, the husband of a former George Washington University Hospital patient filed a lawsuit against the healthcare facility for allegedly failing to diagnose his wife for cancer in 2018. Patrick Tate alleges that the medical professionals were negligent by failing to properly diagnose a cancerous tumor near his wife’s thymus gland. This…
Read MoreActress Christina Applegate Reveals She Has Multiple Sclerosis
Christina Applegate is the latest celebrity to reveal that she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The Emmy-award winning actress took to Twitter a few weeks ago and shared her diagnosis with the world. Since becoming aware of her diagnosis a few months ago, Applegate has expressed gratitude for the many people who have…
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