It seems like U.S healthcare is more concerned about profits than patients these days. Now is the time to learn more about the latest legal battles patients face with conditions from head to toe and how to be your own best healthcare advocate, so you receive the care you deserve.
The Joint Commission recently released its Sentinel Event Data on serious adverse events that occurred from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2023. Serious adverse medical events are a kind of a euphemism within the medical community that often refers to serious medical errors, never events,…
A family who lost their matriarch to suicide after a hospital grossly mistreated their sick child has won their landmark case. It seems fitting that the case of Maya Kowalski, whose battle with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) was chronicled in a hit 2023 Netflix…
While preparing for your child’s birth, there are many exciting things to think about and do. It can be easy to push the thought of something going wrong to the back of your mind – but unfortunately, labor and delivery complications are possible. Among the…
Bringing home your baby should be among the most wonderful occasions in your life. Unfortunately, not every baby is born in good health. It’s heartbreaking enough when your newborn arrives with a serious health condition; how do you cope when a negligent act causes that…
Ozempic and Wegovy, Here’s the Skinny. In this post, I will examine whether these two new diabetic medications that are being used for weight loss are carrots to help patients lose weight or sticks that beat folks up with their side effects. You be the…
In a significant development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is poised to propose a ban on certain hair-straightening products, specifically those containing formaldehyde and other formaldehyde-releasing chemicals like methylene or glycol. These chemicals are common in various hair relaxers and pressing products and…
While fairly rare, there are still about 6 to 8 birth injuries for every 1,000 births. Some birth injuries are unavoidable; not all complications can be prevented. Childbirth is a complicated process, and doctors and medical teams must make split-second decisions throughout labor and delivery.…
A family battles a crippling disease that can be invisible for years and become so painful has been nicknamed “the Suicide Disease.” A health system whose leaders are heavy-handed and seemingly uncaring. For those who suffer from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), the recent Netflix…
Childbirth causes severe health complications for thousands of women every year. Many mothers have positive experiences giving birth, but the ramifications can last a lifetime for those who don’t. While some birth injuries are unavoidable, most are preventable and occur because medical providers failed to…
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Two plaintiffs recently filed lawsuits against C.R. Bard and Becton, Dickinson and Company because they claim they were injured by allegedly defective PowerPort catheter devices. According to their complaints, these devices can crack and break, increasing the risk of serious infections and other complications. Given…