Avoid Connecticut Medical Malpractice By Asking These Questions Before Laparoscopic Surgery
Surgical procedures that were previously performed with a large incision and “opening” up the body are now done with a minimally invasive technique called laparoscopy. This technique involves inserting a small camera or scope through a small incision (rather than a large one) in the body allowing the surgeon to look around and perform the … Keep reading…
Opioid Overdose: Is it Connecticut Medical Malpractice?
The opioid epidemic has a strong foothold in Connecticut and the entire country. Missouri became the latest state to file a lawsuit against drug manufacturers. With 51% of opioid prescriptions going to those with depression and anxiety, a new forecast shows that 500,000 people could die from overdose in the next decade. Drugs in the … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Anesthesia Has No Room For Error
When an anesthesiologist is negligent in his/her care for a patient and that negligence causes permanent injury (including death) to the patient, that is Connecticut anesthesia medical malpractice. Anesthesiologists are responsible for much of the “behind the scenes” work in the operating room and therefore must be skilled and vetted as much as your surgeon. … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: 3 Ways Patient Alarms Can Be Missed
If you or a loved one has ever had a stay in a hospital, you know that hospitals use alarms to monitor patients and technology is being utilized more frequently. The Joint Commission reports that 69% of accidental death and injuries in a hospital setting are due to communication breakdowns. Patient alarms fall into that … Keep reading…
4 More Times When You Should Visit a Connecticut Emergency Room
A few days ago we posted 5 times when you should visit the local emergency room. There are times when emergency room staff are required to help you feel better and get back to feeling healthy. It is extremely important to be seen in the emergency room if you or anyone you are with experiences … Keep reading…
New Initiative Aims To Reduce Medication Errors
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced an initiative to reduce medication errors by half in the next five years. The Food & Drug Administration reports that one person dies each day and 1.3 million people are injured nationwide from drug errors. Medication errors can be considered Connecticut medical malpractice if the error leaves the patient … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Bedsore Deaths Are More Common Than You Think
Connecticut medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider or facility deviates from the standard of care and it results in significant permanent injury including death. Pressure ulcers, commonly referred to as bedsores, take the lives of roughly 60,000 people in the U.S. annually. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), bedsores happen when the … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Why Are Medical Errors Not Being Investigated
Last fall we published a blog on medical errors and that some of them are preventable. A study published in BMJ cited that if medical errors were a cause of death that was recorded by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that they would be the third leading cause of death in the United States. … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Misdiagnosis Of Serious Illness Is Common
Connecticut medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to properly diagnose a patient and that failure leaves the patient with a permanent, significant injury, including death. A recent study out of the Mayo Clinic reports that 20% of patients who sought a second opinion with their specialists received an incorrect diagnosis had been misdiagnosed … Keep reading…
Cancer Deaths On The Decline
A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reports that deaths are on the decline for both men and women. Between 2010 and 2014, cancer deaths for men decreased 1.8%, women 1.4% and 1.6% for children. The decline is attributed to treatments, early detection and prevention. As much as early detection can … Keep reading…