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 million and over claims in the past four years. They also noted that the per-claim demand for all claims has increased by around 50% during the last decade.
Medical malpractice claims filed against hospitals are increasing
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 they are coming. If the health is not perfect, parents may need help caring for their children.
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.
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 to diagnose a patient, that patient might have the basis for a medical malpractice claim.
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 explain how you can choose the right nursing home for your parent.
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. Today, we will discuss the issues with communication that can lead to hospital negligence.
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 how failure to diagnose can impact you in today's post.
