
Robotic Surgery Complications Can Be Connecticut Medical Malpractice
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDDecember 4th, 2018
Robotic surgery utilizes tools that are attached to the end of a robotic arm and the surgeon manipulates the arm to perform the procedure on the patient. In Connecticut, medical malpractice cases can be filed when the patient has suffered a significant injury with permanent effects, including death. Many hospitals are using robotic surgery tools … Keep reading…
Violations Revealed at 29 Connecticut Hospitals
by Charles B. Price, Jr.December 1st, 2018
Knowing that you or a loved one need to go into the hospital for a medical procedure can produce a lot of uncertainty. The Connecticut Health Investigative Team prepared a database with inspection reports from state health officials revealing violations that compromise patient safety. The database has inspection reports from 2016 through September 2018. Hospitals … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: When Surgeons Make Mistakes
by Robert Messey, MD, JDNovember 28th, 2018
Connecticut medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the standard of care and the patient is permanently harmed. Medical malpractice can include not referring a patient to a specialist for further testing, incorrectly performing a procedure, ordering the wrong medication, and not informing the patient of a less invasive procedure. A man died … Keep reading…
Hospital Negligence: Doctor Burnout Can Cause Patient Safety Concerns
by Gerard McEneryNovember 25th, 2018
Every employer has workplace culture: the way people feel about working there, the amount of stress employees are under, and much more. A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that physician burnout can potentially put patients at risk. Patient safety errors can be considered Connecticut medical malpractice depending on the circumstances. The study … Keep reading…
New Connecticut Laws That Went Into Effect October 1
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDNovember 22nd, 2018
When the clock struck midnight on October 1, over 75 new laws went into effect in the State of Connecticut. Below are some highlights: Fatality during an auto accident. Police and investigators are required to report the accident to the State’s Attorney in the district it occurred if they are unable to determine cause. The … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Hospital Infection Transmission Errors
by Charles B. Price, Jr.November 19th, 2018
If you or a loved one anticipate a stay at a hospital, you may want to read this. Hospital acquired infections are wrought with personnel transmission errors, according to a study in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers looked at 283 failures including 102 violations of safe operating procedure, 144 mistakes, and 37 instances of failure to … Keep reading…