The rising costs of healthcare in the United States for many people means that one substantial injury could result in bankruptcy. For example, in New York, a replacement hip can reach over $100,000 when you add the costs of a hospital stay and...
Malpractice Lawsuits Result from Common Medical Errors
Today's blog is about 3 categories of medical mistakes that may give rise to a medical malpractice claim. The NPR reported that these mistakes are the “third leading cause of death in America.”
Errors in Diagnosis
If you are...
Many Hospitals Ineffectively Treating Patients with Bloodstream Infections
A new study by Duke University indicates that hospitals may not be doing enough to treat bloodstream infections properly. This is just one component of a bigger problem -- preventing them.
The focus was primarily on community care hospitals,...