Hospitals are facilities where patients go to receive treatment for their various ailments. While these locations are associated with healing and recovery, they’re also places where patients can contract various infections. These hospital-acquired infections (HAIs)...
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What can happen if a doctor mismanages diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar. Its potential to cause health complications necessitates timely and diligent management. Because it affects people differently, patients heavily rely on their physicians to craft...
What issues can lead to long wait times in the emergency room?
The emergency room (ER) is the front line when addressing health conditions and injuries requiring urgent care. Most patients in the ER have severe issues, making every second count. This part of the hospital often functions on a prioritization-based system. If a...
Was your loved one’s death preventable?
Life thrives under the golden sun of California, with its bustling cities, stunning beaches, picturesque parks and breathtaking coastal landscapes. People from all layers of society and different corners of the globe are eager to live, vacation and even retire in the...
What factors contribute to NICU errors?
All newborns are inherently delicate. Unfortunately, some are extra fragile due to premature delivery and specific illnesses. A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a specialized area in the hospital designed to provide the highest level of care and monitoring to...
California medical malpractice and never events
If you undergo surgery or any type of medical procedure in California, you entrust your health to a team of professionals obligated to adhere to state laws and accepted safety standards while providing your treatment or care. While there is always an inherent risk...
Patient harm caused by a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
When you are treated by a healthcare professional, you don’t expect to be harmed. However, if you are misdiagnosed or your diagnosis is delayed, it may be medical malpractice. When you are treated by a healthcare professional, you don’t expect to be harmed. However,...
Taking steps to reduce the risk of medication errors
Prescription medications may often play an integral role in the treatment of many medical conditions. However, while medications may be intended to help manage or treat your symptoms, there could be some instances in which they might do more harm than good, especially...
Woman files lawsuit citing negligence during surgery
There is risk involved anytime someone undergoes a surgical procedure. Successful surgery requires meticulous care and focused attention from all health care professionals involved in the process. Even if a surgical procedure seems minor or routine, it’s still a...
Events that often prompt medical malpractice claims
Entrusting your health and safety or that of your spouse or child to a California medical team can be a stressful experience, especially if you have a serious medical issue. For instance, if you or your loved one needs surgery, you must be confident that the surgeon...