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21 articles in Medical Malpractice
Physician medication errors often occur at the prescribing stage. Doctors recommend the wrong drug or the wrong dose. They fail to check patients for contraindications or allergies with potentially devastating consequences. If a patient responds well to treatment and receives the correct drug in the
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Doctors have a moral and professional obligation to act in the best interests of their patients. They take an oath to do no harm, and professional standards require that they treat all patients with equal care. \r\n\r\nMost of them make every reasonable effort to uphold that duty. However, doctors a
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Heart attack misdiagnosis issues can crop up for both men and women, and they can be very serious mistakes. But studies do find that these types of issues are more common for women. The odds are simply greater that they will have a physician who misdiagnoses them, perhaps claiming they are just havi
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When your doctor says \"I'm sorry,\" you might feel confused about what happens next. Does an apology mean you have a valid malpractice case, or does it make your claim weaker? The answer depends on what your doctor actually said and whether a real medical error occurred. An apology alone doesn't de
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Discovering that you have been harmed because of a medical mistake can be emotionally overwhelming. Whether it involves a wrong diagnosis, surgical error or improper treatment, knowing what to do next is essential for your safety and peace of mind. \r\n\r\nTaking organized and informed steps also en
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Doctors make decisions that can result in lifelong consequences for their patients. Most people trust their doctors to do the right thing. Unfortunately, not every medical professional offers the same caliber of care.\r\n\r\nMedical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional engages in behavi
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Medication errors are preventable incidents that can potentially lead to inappropriate medication use or other kids of patient harm. These errors can occur at any point in the medication process from prescribing to dispensing to administration.\r\n\r\nUnderstanding the common causes of medication er
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Millions of adults in the United States have a chronic illness and are taking prescription medications to manage their condition.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, having one chronic illness can sometimes increase the risk of getting another one, along with the medications to treat it. But what happens when tho
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Think about your last doctor’s appointment. Did your health care provider listen as you discussed your concerns? Did they order diagnostic tests and lab work to find the cause of your symptoms? Afterward, did they explain your test results and work with you to develop a treatment plan?\r\n\r\nIf so,
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Physicians have to complete a rigorous education, pass a state test and maintain a license to practice medicine. While they work as medical doctors, they must adhere to best practices and uphold their Hippocratic Oath. That oath includes a promise to do no harm.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, not all medical
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Health care providers must take many things into account when diagnosing and treating patients. A thorough history of the patient's prior medical problems and treatments can give doctors a great deal of useful information to rely on.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, some doctors and health care facilities fail
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One example of medical malpractice is when a member of the hospital staff makes a medication error. This person could be a physician, a registered nurse or anyone else who has been authorized to administer medication.\r\n\r\nPart of the problem is that patients who are in these medical centers lack
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