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...
Medical Malpractice
The dangers of “Never Events” in California hospitals
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...
What options do you have as a medical malpractice victim?
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...
Cuando un diagnóstico equivocado cuenta como mala praxis médica
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...
Medical malpractice and dispensing prescriptions
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...
Sexual assault in psychiatric hospitals is a rising problem
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...
Are sexual assaults at psychiatric hospitals rising?
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...
What to know about ERs and medical malpractice
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,...
Missed heart attack in women: A deadly misdiagnosis
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...
2 reasons why doctors might misdiagnose a stroke
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...