Despite the fact that New York hospitals often proclaim themselves to be places of healing, the vast majority of medical facilities function as other for-profit corporations do. The services that hospitals offer include providing vital medical care and treatment to...
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Month: July 2015
What is Erb’s palsy?
Despite the fact that many people, including doctors, are prone to comment on the resilience of newborn babies, young infants are particularly vulnerable to numerous types of medical conditions and injuries. The birthing process itself can present a number of serious...
Surgeons’ complication rates often not tracked by hospitals
For New Yorkers, choosing the right surgeon to perform an operation is one of the ways in which they can protect themselves from surgical errors and complications. Many people often rely on the recommendation of their doctor or hospital staff, but Queens surgical...
The prevalence of medication errors in hospitals
It is a frightening thought that going to the hospital can actually endanger someone. Unfortunately, for many in New York and around the country, it is true. Among the many mistakes that could be made in a hospital setting, the Agency for Healthcare Research and...
Advocating for your loved one and nursing home patient
The attorneys at Futterman, Sirotkin & Seinfeld, L.L.P., continually meet families who have serious questions and concerns about the health and safety of a loved one living in a New York nursing home facility. In some instances, they suspect that their spouse or...