Surgical errors are a tragic form of medical malpractice not only because they can result in great harm or even death, but because they should never happen at all. Many surgical mistakes occur as a result of poor planning or organization. Sometimes a New York patient...
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Month: May 2018
Medical conditions that are often misdiagnosed
Many people do not realize how common misdiagnoses are in the medical community. According to USA Today, the frequency of medical misdiagnosis in the health care community is between five and 44 percent; that comes out to millions of misdiagnoses a year.Doctors must...
How employee burnout can lead to medical malpractice
When it comes to medical errors and negligence, many New Yorkers might not realize that the issue is one that continues to plague the health care industry. Many physicians and nurses are not the cold and callous individuals that many people think they are. Instead,...
What questions should you ask to avoid a drug interaction?
You have recently been prescribed a new medication to take to help relieve symptoms you have been experiencing for quite some time now. You have met with your health care provider in New York and received a minimal amount of information about the purpose of the new...
A closer look at how you can stay safe in the hospital
You have just received word that your upcoming health care treatment is going to require a prolonged stay at a hospital in New York. While that thought may be met with hesitation in regards to putting your life and routine on hold temporarily, you should also be...
Know what to look for in a reputable hospital
The thought of having to visit the hospital is rarely a positive one for many people in New York. Often, hospital visits are unexpected and the result of an injury, an unexplained illness or persistent health concerns. When people are choosing which hospital to visit,...
Is now the right time to buy a home?
Owning your own home in Queens is part-and-parcel of the American dream. Yet buying a home always has been (and continues to be) a very complex process. Dealing with those complexities may intimidate many to the point of not even wanting to buy unless market...
Bicyclists beware of potholes
While cycling is quickly being adopted as the preferred mode of transportation by many in the U.S., countless people in New York City have relied on their bikes to get them where they need to go for years. The city's unique layout makes it ideal for a thriving bicycle...
Nursing home employees charged with neglect after patient death
When families in New York opt to put their elderly loved ones in a nursing home facility, their decision is often made with a lot of concern. While they may be looking forward to receiving attentive help with the day-to-day needs of their family members, they are also...