There has always been some form of risk associated with medical care. Before the medical profession realized the importance of sanitation and sterilization, operations often resulted in infection and death for hundreds of people. While medicine and medical processes...
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Month: March 2013
Medicare patients not receiving the best nursing home care
Many people in New York City rely on Medicare to provide for them when it comes to their healthcare needs, but this doesn't mean that the care they receive is going to be superior. As you may know, many nursing homes are privately owned, which means that they are in...
U.S. agency releases report on how to avoid medical errors
Every time you walk into a New York City doctor's office or hospital, you essentially put your life into another person's hands. The wrong diagnosis, prescription and even understaffing can greatly affect your health. While you would hope that medical errors are rare...
Robot surgeons also commit surgical errors on patients
Technology is an amazing thing that has made many improvements in the medical industry, especially when it comes to surgery. Many delicate surgeries in New York City hospitals and other large medical centers are now done through the use of robot surgeons but it is...
Hospital terminates healthy fetus in unnecessary surgery
For many couples in New York City, the expected arrival of a new baby is an exciting period of time. There is a nursery to be decorated, the receiving of congratulations from family members and friends and baby showers to attend. In addition, expectant mothers and...