Medical Malpractice

When a California physician prescribes or dispenses medication, patients typically take their dosages as directed. Not asking the doctor about the medication about any side effects and other concerns might prove regrettable. In some cases, raising questions about the...

Many Californians have loved ones in psychiatric care. Sadly, there has been a rise in sexual assaults in psychiatric hospitals. Psychiatric patients may be incapable of consent If a psychiatric patient is sexually assaulted, they might be incapable of consenting even...

Hospital workers sexually exploiting patients is a foreseeable hazard in California. A Second District Court of Appeal saw a psychiatric hospital's policies increase the chances of sexual abuse by hospital workers. In 2013, an employee at a psychiatric hospital was...

Medical malpractice laws don't just apply to doctors in California; they extend to all workers in health care. This means surgeons, nurses and pharmacists can get sued if their errors cause harm to patients. While emergency room personnel must follow basic standards,...

While heart attacks form the basis for countless news reports, books, movies and television programs, many aspects of the event remain shrouded in mystery. There are common symptoms, but they are not universal. Unfortunately, studies often find a historical disparity...

If you know someone who has suffered a stroke, you know that these events are a medical emergency. A patient’s life and health often depend on treating this condition quickly. Why, then, are around 9 percent of stroke patients misdiagnosed when they first seek...

What is not known about the coronavirus is more than what is known. Information comes in snippets day after day. The only certainty during uncertain times is that while some age groups respond differently, no human being is immune. Health care workers on the front...

In a study, the CDC calculated that there were 125.7 million hospital visits made in the U.S. in 2015 and 922.6 million visits to a physician's office. Among adults that year, 83.6% came in contact with a health care professional, and among children, 93% did....

During the Vietnam War and also as part of the ongoing American presence in Korea, the military used a chemical called Agent Orange. The reason soldiers called the chemical Agent Orange was because the military used barrels with an orange marking to store it. Troops...