Medical Malpractice
Coronavirus Liability Shields Are a Mistake
Medical errors take the lives of thousands of patients each year; even greater numbers of patients are injured. When hospitals are responsible for causing patient harm, they may attempt to cover it up to avoid being held liable for the harm they caused. Recently, legislators have been discussing liability shields for hospitals and medical personnel…
Read MoreHospital Errors in Maryland Have Dropped, but Improvement Is Still Needed
Millions of Americans visit hospitals each year. Generally, we put a large amount of trust into the hands of medical professionals to help us recover from injuries and illnesses. However, far too often the negligence of medical personnel can increase the risk of adding to our health dilemma with further injury or illness. Fortunately, there…
Read MoreDistracted Doctoring – a Disturbing Trend Threatening the Health of Patients
You’ve probably heard of distracted driving. However, the term “distracted doctoring” may be a brand new concept to you. Like any Professional, Employee or Worker, Doctors may become distracted by the mobile devices they carry. Smartphones can jeopardize the safety and health of their patients. Even though these devices provide much more efficient communication and…
Read MoreFailure to Properly Diagnose Sepsis Can Lead to Patient Death
Sepsis is a dangerous condition that requires urgent attention. Too often, the condition is not diagnosed and treated with urgency. Many medical malpractice lawsuits occur in the state of Maryland due to the inability to properly treat or manage a septic patient. Maryland hospitals receive year. Throughout the United States, about 250,000 deaths occur each…
Read MoreElectronic Health Records and the Dangerous Problem of “Alert Fatigue”
The vast majority of medical practices and hospitals have incorporated a system of electronic health records into their healthcare processes. These systems have become essential in our modern healthcare environment. However, there are potential problems within the system that can lead to medical malpractice. The problem of alert saturation Whenever new technology is implemented for…
Read MoreDoctors May Be Responsible for a Birth Injury
The birth process is nothing short of a miracle, and doctors and medical staff are there to ensure the safety of the mother and baby. Babies are especially vulnerable during birth and delivery. Carelessness with medical instruments or perhaps too much force applied to an arm or leg during delivery could result in a lifetime…
Read MoreCommon and Preventable Medication Errors
According to a study by Johns Hopkins University, more than 250,000 deaths per year are due to medical error. This makes it the third leading cause of death in the United States. Further, approximately seven million patients are affected by preventable medication errors each year, with a cost of nearly $21 billion annually. Medication errors…
Read MoreMaryland Counties Take Legal Action Against Opioid Manufacturers and Distributors
Several counties in the state of Maryland, including Baltimore City itself, are suing the manufacturers and distributors of powerful drugs used to treat pain. The complaint revolves around the assertion that these companies have contributed significantly to exacerbating the opioid crisis that has ravaged Maryland in particular. The governor has also made it a top…
Read MoreHow is Big Pharma Influencing Your Doctor?
We trust our doctors to make decisions about our health that can have long-lasting consequences. It is reasonable to assume that doctors intend to help and heal people who are sick and wounded. However, after the long and rigorous years of medical school and in many cases accumulated student debt, most doctors also want their…
Read MoreVacuum and Forceps Assisted Delivery and the Risks of Birth Injury
As a woman goes through the labor and delivery process, at times the baby requires a little help to make it through the birth canal. In fact, about three percent of all vaginal deliveries in the U.S. involve some sort of assistance provided to facilitate delivery. A delivery that is excessively prolonged can prove dangerous…
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