When they are being treated medically, patients rightly expect doctors and other professionals to be of sound mind. However, the reality is that addiction issues and drug/alcohol abuse can impact people in the medical field just as much as anywhere else. Individuals...
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Medical Malpractice
What medical areas face the most malpractice suits?
Medical malpractice lawsuits can take place in any area of medical practice, but some sectors have a higher incidence of these legal actions than others. Those who would like to hold a medical practitioner or business accountable for an injury or wrongful death often...
When should you seek a second medical opinion?
You had a recent medical appointment and your doctor gave you their opinion about your diagnosis or lack thereof. But something seems wrong to you. Deep down, you have a feeling that your doctor is not correct. That he or she missed something important about your...
Did a delayed diagnosis cause you or a loved one harm?
People know their own bodies and know when something is not right. Unfortunately, getting some medical providers in California to investigate can often prove challenging. By the time the issue is found, the damage already done may be severe. What can you do if a...
Parents settle medical malpractice suit against hospital
No doubt, all parents would describe their worst nightmare as seeing their child very ill and trying to get an accurate medical diagnosis and treatment before the situation worsens. Any medical crisis requires the people involved to trust experienced medical...
Spinal surgery pre-op helps prevent medical malpractice
It’s understandable that you might feel stressed or worried if a California physician has recommended that you have spinal surgery. Any medical procedure, especially one involving the central nervous system and spine, carries a risk for personal injury. However, you...
Seeking insight on what might constitute as medical malpractice
If an injury or medical condition leaves you facing a need to seek medical attention, you may expect to receive a certain standard of treatment during your visit. As medical professionals in California endure years of education and training in their chosen field,...
Medical malpractice: Did a never event cause you injury?
When you learned that your primary care physician was recommending surgery at a California hospital to help treat or resolve an adverse health issue, you may have felt simultaneously relieved yet nervous. On one hand, it undoubtedly felt good knowing there was a...
The right questions to ask before you have surgery
If your doctor recommends you have surgery, you may be feeling overwhelmed and a little scared about what is ahead. It's normal to feel nervous, and not just about the medical issues at hand. Before you check yourself in and have a procedure, there are several...
A C-section is a major surgery that comes with risks
Having a baby may be one of the most natural things in the world, but that does not mean every pregnancy, labor or delivery goes flawlessly and according to plan. Sometimes, mothers need help when delivering their babies due to a variety of reasons. If your doctor...