People tend to think of healthcare professionals as independent and powerful. After all, they hold positions of trust and can make decisions that have profound implications for their patients. However, the days of physician autonomy are long gone. Most modern medical...
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Medical Malpractice
Can off-label prescribing constitute medical malpractice?
Medical doctors are subject to many professional standards. They have to attend years of post-secondary schooling and complete state testing to work in medicine. They must commit to continued education throughout their careers. They need to remain up to date on...
Can hospital errors lead to long-term health issues?
Hospital errors can lead to serious, long-lasting health problems. When doctors, nurses, or other hospital staff make mistakes, patients can suffer in ways that go beyond just the immediate problem. These mistakes can affect your physical health, your emotional...
Does a signed form always reflected informed consent?
Every medical decision comes with risks and potential rewards. Health care professionals have extensive knowledge about different medical conditions and treatment options. They can diagnose their patients and then provide them with information about how to address...
How can I tell if my emergency room discharge was premature?
Emergency rooms treat patients who need fast medical help when every minute counts. Kentucky ERs handle crowds of sick and injured people daily, forcing doctors to make quick choices about who stays and who goes home. Sometimes these rushed decisions mean that a...
What is the difference between a birth injury and a birth defect?
Bringing a baby into the world should be one of life's most joyous moments for parents. But when health complications arise with a newborn, that joy can quickly turn to worry and confusion. Parents often struggle to understand if their child's condition happened...
The profound physical impacts of medication errors in hospitals
A medication error happens when a health care provider gives a patient the wrong medication, an incorrect dose or an improper administration of a medication. It is a preventable mistake, and among its causes are human error, equipment failure or miscommunication among...
Can a general practitioner deliver your baby?
You need to choose the right healthcare provider for a safe delivery and might wonder if a general practitioner can deliver your baby in Kentucky. However, you should understand the scope of practice and potential risks. Knowing this can help you make the right...
Is post-surgery infection a sign of medical malpractice?
You just had surgery, and now you are facing an unexpected complication: infection. This unwelcome development is not just painful; it is also potentially dangerous. Understanding the causes of post-surgery infections and when they might qualify as medical malpractice...
Epidural complications during childbirth: potential risks
Giving birth is such a happy time for most parents, and those first few days are when the family typically plans to spend as much time as possible with mother and baby. However, sometimes that is impossible because either the mother or the baby sustained an injury....