Major diagnostic errors result in an estimated 40,000 to 80,000 deaths per year, according to the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM). Along with misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose or a delay in diagnosis account for the majority of medical malpractice claims and often cause severe harm to patients. Specific […]
When facing a medical condition or medical emergency, we put a lot of trust into the medical community to guide us to take the necessary steps, medications, procedures, or surgeries to get us back into good health. Unfortunately, sometimes the medical devices or pharmaceutical treatments can lead to further injuries. […]
Nobody wants to end up in an emergency room (ER). These visits usually occur when your health situation is urgent or no other care options are available. In most cases, the ER staff assesses the problem and helps treat the patient, but in a small percentage of cases, a visit […]