Under and Over Treatment
Under and over treatment is dangerous for a patient and can cause emotional suffering, permanent physical damage, and even death. Some medical providers are under treating patients with pain resulting...
Anesthesia Mistakes
There are three main types of anesthesia: local, regional and general. The type of anesthesia used for a surgical procedure is determined by the type and length of the surgery....
Surgical Errors
All surgeries involve risks. Patients must sign consent forms before surgical procedures stating that the patient is aware of the known risks and complications that may occur. However, surgical errors...
Prescription and Medication Errors
Prescription medications are powerful tools to help patients cure illnesses and maintain their health – when used correctly. However, when physicians, pharmacists or other medical professionals make an error in...
Childbirth Injuries
Discovering that a child suffered an injury during pregnancy, labor or delivery is devastating news to a parent. Particularly when the child suffers as a result of the medical providers...
Negligent Prenatal Care
Having a baby is one of life’s most joyous and memorable occasions. Unfortunately, that’s not always what happens. Whether it is failing to diagnose a pre-existing medical condition in the...
Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis
Millions of people are misdiagnosed annually. Lack of due care and expertise to consider all reasonable diagnoses can cause a medical professional to miss critical warning signs during treatment. A...