Beazley Insurance Company, Inc., a hospital professional liability insurer, published a report earlier this week that captures the state of medical malpractice claims in the United States. The insurance company found that there's been a significant increase in $5...
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Month: November 2019
What is neonatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy?
The most frightening injuries are often the ones that you cannot see. And there is no situation more fraught with emotions, good and bad, as the birth of a new life. Parents are always highly invested in the health of their offspring from the first moment they know...
Erb’s palsy could be natural or a result of physician error
Birth injuries can change an infant's life. A young child that has barely been in the world could have life-shattering consequences to deal with when they're older all because of mistakes that happened in the hospital.One injury that can take place is called Erb's...
Communication errors can lead to failure to diagnose
Communication is key in any profession. It is essential in the medical industry. If communication errors occur in a hospital or other medical setting, it can lead to disastrous and deadly consequences. For example, when an error in communication leads to the failure...
How do I choose the right nursing home for my parent?
When the time comes to move your parent into a nursing home, you will experience a rush of emotions. You will likely feel guilty because you can no longer care for them on your own, and you will be nervous about how they will be treated by the staff. Today, we will...
Issues with communication can lead to hospital negligence
Going to the hospital is a very stressful situation no matter the reason for your visit. You don't expect to leave the hospital in a worse condition than when you arrived. However, this happens all too often at hospitals in New York City and throughout the country....
How does a failure to diagnose impact you?
The failure to diagnose an illness or disease can have disastrous effects on you and your family. To make matters worse, diagnostic errors are more expensive and damaging than errors in treatment, according to a report from Johns Hopkins Medicine. Let's take a look at...