Medical Malpractice
Lack of informed consent is a medical malpractice issue
Lack of informed consent is one of the most common reasons for medical malpractice claims in Ohio. This can happen when a medical professional violates an individual’s right to make their own medical decisions freely. Read on to learn more about this issue. What is the meaning of informed consent? This is a principle that…
Read MoreWhat is cobalt toxicity from a hip replacement?
Each year, millions of patients undergo hip replacement surgery in Ohio and across the United States. Unfortunately, medical devices can sometimes be defective, resulting in serious complications. Cobalt toxicity is one of the complications that can occur after a hip implant. Why do people get hip replacements? Hip replacement surgery is a very common procedure…
Read MoreCommon Emergency Room and Medical Facility Errors
Medical malpractice is negligence that can cause serious injury or death to a patient in Ohio or Kentucky. It’s an unfortunate reality that medical errors happen all too often in emergency rooms and medical facilities, but it does not have to be this way. In order to reduce medical mistakes, people must first become aware…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about shoulder dystocia
It can be hard to know everything about medical conditions and malpractice in Kentucky, but you may have heard of shoulder dystocia or even experienced it. This issue is one of the most common causes of medical malpractice lawsuits against doctors, and it is important to understand what it is early enough. What is shoulder…
Read MoreDo anesthesia errors lead to malpractice claims?
Anesthesia forever changed the way physicians perform surgeries. When placed under anesthesia, a patient feels no pain or even has any awareness about a surgery, a miraculous achievement possible even during organ transplants and other complex operations. While scores of patients go under anesthesia without any problems, accidents and catastrophes occur. Anesthesia mistakes could then…
Read MoreFinding the causation behind medical mistakes
Medical errors can be all too common — and dangerous — for Ohio patients suffering from the effects of a doctor or hospital mistake. Medical errors and accidents are a leading cause of accidental death across the country, and many such mistakes are never reported. According to one study, at least 250,000 people every year…
Read MoreWhat are signs of hospital-acquired infections?
As the name implies, hospital-acquired infections are infections that are picked up while someone is in a hospital undergoing treatment for an unrelated issue. Unfortunately, these infections are often deadly. Additionally, they can result in serious liability for hospitals, which should constantly be working to limit the impact of such infections. There are laws covering…
Read MoreWhat is the misdiagnosis rate for Parkinson’s?
Parkinson’s’ Disease is a disorder of the nervous system that impacts millions of Americans every year. Tragically, this disease can have lifelong repercussions. It is also notoriously difficult to diagnose. Unfortunately, a missed diagnosis can lead to needless pain and missed opportunities to treat this progressive disease. Different states – including Ohio – have different…
Read MoreMisidentified blood tests can lead to serious consequences
Blood typing and other simple blood tests can pose a serious risk to Ohio patients’ health if they are not carried out or recorded correctly, especially when sensitive procedures rely on the results of those tests. Blood type tests, which classify blood based on the presence of antigens and antibodies. Blood types are important in…
Read MoreTypes of medication errors
Taking medicine is never fun. However, medication errors can make doing so even worse in Cincinnati, Ohio. There are several types of medical errors relating to the distribution of medication. Errors with the prescription Many mistakes arise when medications are not even administrated yet. A prescription error is a mistake made by the physician regarding…
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