There are very few people who enjoy being in hospitals, even though many good things happen in health care facilities. Most American lives begin in a hospital, and most major traumas and illnesses are treated in one. Although hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are the largest threat to health in most emergency rooms, the possibility of a surgeon's error is high enough to be significant.
Surgical errors: Patients have a right to know
Surgical errors take place by the thousands every year, and patients and their families are left to deal with the consequences. Doctors may not want to admit to mistakes for fear of facing medical malpractice lawsuits, and they may never apologize to patients.
What birth injuries are often caused by medical errors?
Any set of new parents worries constantly about what could go wrong with their baby. The vast majority of babies born in the United States in the 21st century are healthy and well cared for, but things can go wrong. Some of the reasons a baby may experience trauma in the first minutes of life are the result of medical malpractice by physicians and other clinicians.
3 injured when police chase ends in collision
If the police attempt to pull a motorist over who refuses to stop, a police chase could result. While the police often stop these chases before they enter populated areas, it's impossible to know exactly what the driver will do, even when they're in relatively open areas.
3 signs your loved one is suffering in a nursing home
No one wants to find out that their loved one has been mistreated in a nursing home. Unfortunately, many people are mistreated and end up with injuries as a result of the behaviors of those around them.
Dozens of nursing homes had serious problems in 2018
Good values for all Americans include honoring our parents and grandparents with the care they may need to enjoy their golden years. Therefore, it is sad and surprising that so many long-term care facilities geared towards the needs of senior citizens have chronic problems providing the best possible environment.
Former college football player sues over repeated head injuries
From car accidents to work accidents, there are many common causes of serious injuries in Illinois. One of the most pernicious types of trauma affects the brain because it is difficult to diagnose and treat the body's most complex organ.
