Most people are aware that medical mistakes can happen, but they may not fully grasp just how common such missteps actually are. In fact, there have been studies that confirm that medical mistakes are the third-leading cause of death in the United States. This means...
Hospitals in California are a place of healing and care, but all too often, healthcare practitioners make mistakes that can cause serious injury or death. These mistakes are known as "never events" because they are preventable medical situations or conditions that...
If you have been the victim of medical malpractice in California, you may be entitled to compensation. Medical malpractice can occur when a doctor, nurse or other healthcare professional makes a mistake that causes injury to a patient. Common examples of medical...
La ciencia médica se está evolucionando constantemente, y los profesionales médicos aprenden más todos los días acerca de cómo diagnosticar y curar enfermedades. Desafortunadamente, algunas enfermedades empiezan con síntomas muy parecidos a otras condiciones menos...
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...
