Even in the modern age of medical advances and the finest in technology, the use of anesthesia is still one that comes with a considerable amount of risks. But do these risks end up causing mistakes and errors that can actually amount to medical malpractice? If they do, who is it that will ultimately be [...]
Urgent care can be an excellent medical resource within communities. They fill a number of gaps that primary doctors and emergency rooms aren't always able to fill. However, it's important to understand what you should - and shouldn't - use urgent care facilities for, and when it's important to go to the emergency room. Depending [...]
An emergency department can be a chaotic place, especially on busy nights. One of the ways that staff brings order to all of this chaos is through triage. So what is triage? Essentially, it's the framework by which emergency room staff prioritize patients and decide on care. An improper triage can lead to negative outcomes [...]
Are you an organ donor? It's a common question, one you've probably heard when getting your driver's license. Becoming an organ donor is easy, but what is organ donation really, and how does it help people? Here's what you should know. What Is Organ Donation? Organ donation involves harvesting all or part of an organ [...]
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common medical condition characterized by the increase in the pressure against the inner walls of the arteries as blood moves through them. Obesity, another common but serious condition, has been shown to increase the risk of developing hypertension significantly. How does obesity cause hypertension and how can weight [...]
Expert witnesses are a pivotal asset for plaintiffs filing a lawsuit against someone else, particularly in the case of medical malpractice. If you were injured and are filing a lawsuit against a negligent doctor or someone else, expert testimony can strengthen your case exponentially. Here is what you need to know about what a medical [...]
A primary care doctor is your partner in health. It’s important to have clear communication to ensure that you’re in the best health. Whether you’re seeing your primary care doctor for the first or 10th time, there are some questions you should ask to get the most out of your appointment. Although simple, the following [...]
A hospital emergency room can be a crowded and chaotic place. However, that’s no excuse for a medical error to occur to you. It’s important to note that an emergency room can be one of the most challenging settings for physicians. Medical malpractice law may even allow doctors more leeway in these circumstances, but that [...]
When you’re filing a medical malpractice suit, you need to work closely with your attorney in finding a medical expert witness. It’s important that your attorney finds the right medical expert witness for your case, and that this person is properly vetted. The bottom line is that your medical witness is a critical component to [...]
Vaccinations immunize humans against harmful infectious diseases such as polio, diphtheria, and measles. The terms "vaccination" and "immunization" essentially mean the same thing. Being vaccinated or immunized indicates you have been given a substance containing killed or weakened versions of pathogens that cause a particular disease. These elements and other microorganisms contained in a vaccine [...]
