Most patients trust their doctors and most doctors (in my experience) are trustworthy, in fact I married one. Unfortunately, not all doctors have the patient’s best interests at heart when it conflicts with their bottom line. The New York Times recently published an article revealing that many patients suffering from peripheral artery disease underwent sometimes…
Medical malpractice is more common in teaching hospitals at the start of residency. Studies suggest that there may be a linkage between getting medical care in a teaching hospital and medical malpractice, and this can even become more of a possibility when it comes to medication errors. A partnership between UCSD and UCLA produced a…
In some cases, medical malpractice stems from hospital acquired conditions. Each year, thousands of people each year file medical malpractice claims and many of them are the result of carelessness or negligence on the part of a medical professional. However, sometimes being in the hospital can be the root of the problem. In some cases,…
In some cases, medical malpractice stems from hospital acquired conditions. Each year, thousands of people each year file medical malpractice claims and many of them are the result of carelessness or negligence on the part of a medical professional. However, sometimes being in the hospital can be the root of the problem. In some cases,…
Choosing a hospital can be stressful, and choosing the right one can make a difference. Hospitalization is stressful, and it is a completely understandable response. Even choosing a hospital for care can be stressful. Patients are often concerned that they are choosing the right hospital for their particular treatment, and often people are not sure…
Despite recent limits that have shortened the length of doctors’ shifts, medical mistakes have reported increased, according to two recent studies. While the medical industry is notorious for having staff that work excessively long hours, within the past few years, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has taken action to set maximum standards…
Hospital Safety Score, www.hospitalsafetyscore.org, ranks hospitals across the country, based on 26 criteria from an annual survey. It’s managed by The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit founded more than a decade ago by employers and private healthcare experts. Each hospital is given a score of A, B, C, D or F, reflecting how safe they are…