In an analysis earlier this year by the New England Journal of Medicine, the medical journal says that one percent of physicians account for approximately 32 percent of all paid medical malpractice … [Read more...] about Study Says 1% of Physicians Account for One-Third of Paid Malpractice Claims
Medical Malpractice
The Most Common Preventable Birth Injuries: Brachial Palsy
Childbirth is far less dangerous than it was 100 years ago. But childbirth is still fraught with the possibilities of emergencies, requiring quick thinking, skilled health care teams, and … [Read more...] about The Most Common Preventable Birth Injuries: Brachial Palsy
The Painful Truth: Prescription Pain Medications and Pregnancy
In fantasies and in movies, pregnancy is a glorious time of wonder and anticipation. But the reality can be radically different. For thousands of pregnant women, their pregnancy includes pain … [Read more...] about The Painful Truth: Prescription Pain Medications and Pregnancy
When Surgeries Go Wrong
When you go under the knife for surgery, you don’t make the decision lightly. Usually, you are sick enough or in enough pain that surgery is the only answer, at least according to your health … [Read more...] about When Surgeries Go Wrong
Cerebral Palsy: Prevention and Early Symptoms
Cerebral Palsy is a disorder of movement, muscle tone or posture. Cerebral Palsy is most often caused because of an injury to the developing brain, typically prior to or at the time of childbirth. … [Read more...] about Cerebral Palsy: Prevention and Early Symptoms
The Biggest Communicable Disease to Worry About in Hospitals? MRSA
With other diseases in the news, it is easy to believe that the greatest danger in hospitals is Ebola. Although Ebola is clearly dangerous and can be fatal, it is very rare in the United States. On … [Read more...] about The Biggest Communicable Disease to Worry About in Hospitals? MRSA