Connecticut Medical Malpractice: The Human Factor in Delayed Diagnosis
When discussing Connecticut medical malpractice, delayed diagnosis is often a reason for a patient’s life-changing diagnosis, permanent injury, and even death. In Connecticut medical malpractice, your attorney is tasked with proving that there was a deviation from the standard of care in treating you or your loved one. Recent analyses of delayed diagnosis has cited … Keep reading…
When Incorrect Monitoring Can Lead To Anesthesia Complications
When you are brought in for surgery and are required to go under anesthesia what is really happening, according to Harvard Medical School professor Dr. Emery Brown, is you are going into a comatose state. While most doctors or nurses will tell you you’ll be in a deep sleep, this isn’t entirely true. Under anesthesia … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: When Hospitals Fail At Discharge Plans
One in five patients are discharged from a hospital to a post-acute care center, according to a report from the United Hospital Fund. This report cites that both patients and their families face significant challenges in this next phase of recovery. Patients and families were found to face the following challenges: Less than 48 hours … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: When Patient Engagement Reduces Diagnostic Errors
Diagnostic errors occur when physicians fail to perform certain tests, misread reports, or fail to explore all avenues of illness. This could be considered Connecticut medical malpractice. But new research has shown that diagnostic errors are a serious patient concern as they could be the cause for up to 17% of adverse events. This research … Keep reading…
Nurse Burnout As High As 63%
Every employer has workplace culture: the way people feel about working there, the amount of stress employees are under, and much more. A new survey by Kronos Incorporated, found that up to 63% of nurses experience burnout, which can be a cause of medical errors. Medical errors can be considered Connecticut medical malpractice depending on … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: What To Expect From The ER If You Are Having A Heart Attack
Sometimes it is difficult to know when you should seek medical treatment if you have chest pains. It could be a bad case of heartburn, or something more severe like a heart attack. It is better to be safe than sorry and get seen in the emergency room. When you arrive at the emergency room … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Delayed Heart Attack Diagnosis And Atypical Symptoms
Many illnesses and conditions that are seen in a hospital’s emergency department have specific symptoms. Take a heart attack (myocardial infarction), for example. According to the Mayo Clinic, heart attack symptoms include: Chest pain and pressure Shortness of breath Pain in the arm, abdomen, and jaw Sweating Vomiting However, in women, heart attacks can present … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Radiologists Could Be To Blame For Misdiagnosis
A recent report cites that in 80% of insurance claims where there is misdiagnosis, radiologists are alleged to be responsible for the misdiagnosis. Radiologists are medical doctors who specialize in interpreting image studies to diagnose injury and disease. When discussing Connecticut medical malpractice, delayed diagnosis is often a reason for a patient’s life-changing diagnosis, permanent … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: When Surgeons Make Mistakes
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
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…