Archivos de Etiquetas: Misdiagnosis

7 Most Common Medical Malpractice Claims

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Medical professionals are trusted to provide safe, competent care, but mistakes can happen. When a healthcare provider’s negligence causes serious injury, illness, or death, patients and their families may have the…

Maternal Care Crisis: Rising Deaths and Closing Maternity Wards in Rural America

Maternal Care Crisis

The United States is facing a growing crisis in maternal healthcare. Millions of women, particularly in rural areas, are finding themselves in “maternity care deserts” – areas with no access…

Diagnostic Errors Result in Nearly 800,000 American Lives Annually

Diagnostic Errors Result in Nearly 800,000 American Lives Annually

The Shocking Toll of Diagnostic Errors A new study shows reveals the alarming impact of diagnostic errors in the US healthcare system. Every year, an estimated 371,000 people die and…

Medical Malpractice vs. Negligence: What’s the Difference?

Medical Malpractice vs. Negligence Whats the Difference

The duty of care, which is the foundation of an injury claim, is the biggest difference between medical malpractice and negligence.  Most property owners, drivers, and other non-professionals have a…

Can You Sue a Doctor for Misdiagnosis?

Can You Sue a Doctor for Misdiagnosis

If the misdiagnosis causes injury, then yes, you can sue a doctor for misdiagnosis. Medical misdiagnosis, mostly negative misdiagnosis, is the leading cause of medical malpractice claims. From a legal…

Proving Liability for Birth Defects and Birth Injuries

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Prosecutors only pursue criminal charges against negligent doctors in extreme circumstances. Responsibility (liability) is very difficult to prove in criminal court. The burden of proof is beyond any reasonable doubt,…

¿Cuáles son las lesiones de nacimiento más comunes?

Lesiones Comunes de Nacimiento

La mayoría de las personas asume que las lesiones de nacimiento son raras porque las inducciones programadas están bien planificadas y ejecutadas con cuidado. En la mayoría de los casos, eso es cierto. Pero surgen complicaciones en algún momento del proceso, alrededor de una décima parte de...

Los retrasos en el diagnóstico intensifican las lesiones por gotas para los ojos

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Las infecciones raras y resistentes a los antibióticos por Pseudomonas aeruginosa relacionadas con las gotas para los ojos contaminadas han tomado por sorpresa incluso a los médicos más experimentados. Una mujer de 72 años que no usaba lentes de contacto mostró signos de un ojo...