When one hears about medical malpractice, the first thought is to think about hospitals or physicians. But, medical malpractice can happen in any field of medicine, there can even be malpractice in dentistry. Dentists, dental assistants, and dental hygienists can also cause injury to patients. Mistakes During Extractions Typically, a tooth extraction is a routine [...]
Immunizing against certain diseases is a decades-old concept that in years past has been shown to be effective at eradicating very serious and life-threatening diseases. As technology has advanced, so has the number of inoculations recommended for children and adults every year, and the number of vaccines that are now expected for children and recommended [...]
Doctor's visits are a normal part of childhood -- from well visits to immunizations to the occasional sick visit, you'll be taking your child to the doctor at least a couple times a year. In most cases, these appointments go off without a hitch and you're informed of your child's growth or given an antibiotic [...]
When you or a loved one is injured or becomes ill due to the negligence or carelessness of someone else, you will be met with a number of sudden challenges that can be difficult to overcome. Healing from physical injuries and illness is just the start -- bringing forward a claim with the assistance of [...]
Few cases of medical malpractice are as heartbreaking as cases of pediatric malpractice. Children should be protected as much as possible, especially by the physicians caring for them when they are at their most vulnerable and are unable to care for themselves. However, many physicians are negligent or careless, leaving children with preventable injuries or [...]
Medical malpractice lawsuits are fairly common in the United States. According to the Medical Malpractice Center, there are about 19,000 suits filed against doctors and other health care providers each year. These lawsuits are a result of a health care provider to provide appropriate treatment or to take appropriate action. The negligence involved in these [...]
Unfortunately, many people think that a yearly annual exam isn’t really necessary, especially when they think they are in good health. But, the truth is that nearly one-third of Americans who have a chronic disease are totally unaware of it. In fact, seven out of every 10 deaths in the US is due to chronic [...]
The very nature of sports means that athletes typically need to see a medical professional more often than the average person. Whether they are obtaining care for an injury or simply ensuring they are healthy and well enough to continue playing, athletes of all ages are frequently in the physician's chair. Unfortunately, with more exposure [...]
If you’re seeing a psychiatrist, you’re there to get professional help. It’s important that you’re honest and verbalize your complaints. Psychiatrists are not telepathic, and there are no blood tests for mental health issues like bipolar, depression and schizophrenia. It’s up to you to tell the truth about your symptoms instead of modifying the narrative. [...]
Cancer treatment generally includes radiation treatment or chemotherapy treatment, and these two treatments are destructive to the human body. The treatment can be as awful as cancer itself. Often, there are unpleasant side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite are common. If not done right, chemotherapy and radiation treatment can lead to [...]
