Millions of Americans receive a misdiagnosis each year. From failing to recognize key symptoms or order appropriate diagnostics to prescribing unnecessary treatments, when a trusted medical professional draws the wrong conclusions, the results can be financially,...
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3 birth injuries that can fall under medical malpractice
The birth of a baby should be an exciting and joyous experience, but sometimes, complications lead to infant injuries that can last a lifetime. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are around 6 million pregnancies throughout the United...
Retained surgical instruments can cause long-term damage
When patients enter the operating room, they put the trust in the hands of medical professionals to care for them and ensure they exit the OR safely. Yet, surgical professionals make mistakes more often than some may think. In the United States alone, more than...
Medical waivers do not strip you of all rights
If you require surgery or another medical procedure, there is a good chance a doctor will ask you to sign a consent form, medical release or waiver. These documents advise patients of risks, document informed consent and disclaim liability for any problems that may...
Medical misdiagnosis: What you should know?
People in Kentucky and across the United States rely on medical professionals to give them accurate diagnoses and provide a treatment plan to help them get better. What happens, however, if you leave the doctor’s office with the wrong diagnosis? Medical errors affect...
What should you know about Erb’s palsy?
Erb’s palsy is a serious neurological condition that could paralyze one of your baby’s shoulders and arms, preventing both movement and feeling in the affected limb. The good news is that the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reports that Erb’s palsy occurs...
Avoiding an episiotomy may prevent vaginal tearing
Delivering a baby is one of the medical miracles of a woman’s body. However, women often do suffer severe tearing during delivery. This may cause pain and take a long time to heal. One way doctors sought to prevent this, in the past, was to create an incision where a...
Recall issued after cancer-causing agent identified in Metformin
When doctors prescribe drugs to treat health conditions, patients rely on them to recommend safe and effective medications. Many health care providers in Kentucky also rely on drug manufacturers to properly analyze and test their products to guarantee consumer...
Can you sue for wrongful pregnancy?
If you or your significant other underwent a tubal ligation or vasectomy and still conceived a baby regardless, you may wish to sue the surgeon who performed the procedure or the organization that employs him or her. The type of claim you would file is called a...
What happens if gestational diabetes remains undiagnosed?
Gestational diabetes is a common pregnancy complication that affects thousands of expectant mothers each year. If left undiagnosed and, therefore, untreated, it can result in serious health complications for both mother and baby. In some cases, women develop overt...