Nurse Found Partially Liable in Patient’s Death
A jury in a Connecticut medical malpractice case recently awarded the estate of a Madison man over $12 million dollars after he committed suicide. Yale-New Haven Hospital was found 65% liable and a Guilford nurse practitioner was found 35% liable in his death. This patient suffered from anxiety and was taking medication to deal with … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: 10 Technology Hazards
It is no secret hospitals and health care providers are looking to streamline their processes. That also crosses over to the diagnosing and managing health care. The ECRI Group issued a list of the top ten health technologies where things can go wrong. Endoscope reprocessing. Endoscopes are difficult to disinfect. This creates a heightened risk … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Wrong Rib Removed at Yale-New Haven Hospital
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. In 2014 there … Keep reading…
Misdiagnosing HELLP Syndrome Can Lead to Greater Complications
HELLP Syndrome is a serious medical condition that affects pregnant women and their unborn children. It occurs in the last trimester of pregnancy, usually before the 37th week. Left untreated, it can be fatal to both the mother and the baby. HELLP Syndrome is very simply named: Hemolysis – the premature breakdown of red blood … Keep reading…