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How The Discovery Rule Helps Injured Patients File Late Lawsuits

August 11, 2015
When a person is injured in California by medical malpractice, he or she has a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit. In general, a person must bring the lawsuit within one year of the date the negligence was discovered, and no more than three years from the date of the injury. These times...

Over 40% Of California Hospitals Receive An C Grade Or Lower In New National Report Card For Hospital Safety

August 10, 2015
Almost four in ten California hospitals have received a C grade or lower for patient safety according to a new report released by Leapfrog, a non-profit organization focused on the quality of health care around the country. The organization has been grading hospitals since 2012 based on how safe hospitals keep their patients from errors,...

Failure To Explain The Risks—What Your Doctor Should Tell You Before Surgery

August 5, 2015
Most of the people who undergo surgery every day do not have a medical degree. Without advanced medical training, it can be difficult for a person to truly understand the risks and complications that any procedure may carry. It is up to the doctors treating a patient to fully explain what the surgery entails, from...

Waking Up Injured: What You Should Know About Anesthesia Errors

August 4, 2015
During a surgery, you have to trust that the medical professionals in the operating room will perform their jobs to the best of their ability. While you may be able to check out the credentials of your doctor or surgeon, most people meet their anesthesiologist only briefly directly before the surgery takes place. As a...

Giving Birth At Night? Study Finds Birth Injuries More Likely In Evening Hours

August 3, 2015,
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While a pregnant woman may not be able to control when she goes into labor, the time of day when she delivers may have a significant impact on the outcome of the birth. In a study of over 700,000 births over six years, researchers found that infants born at night had a much higher risk...

Living With A Brain Shunt: Protect Yourself From Missed Complications After Surgery

July 31, 2015, ,
Thousands of people around the world live their lives with the assistance of a brain shunt, which drains excess fluid from the brain. Excess cerebral fluid, a condition known as hydrocephalus, can be a congenital condition caused by spina bifida or another spinal malformation, or may be a result of a traumatic brain injury (TBI),...

Anesthesia Awareness—How Likely Is This Horrifying Surgical Complication?

July 30, 2015
The idea of being awake but paralyzed during a surgery—unable to talk or scream, but feeling the entire procedure—sounds like something out of a horror film. Unfortunately, this phenomenon happens to an estimated 20,000 to 40,000 Americans per year. Known as anesthesia awareness, this type of horrifying mistake can be prevented with the use of...

How Common Are Medication Errors?

July 29, 2015,
When a doctor writes a prescription, most people assume that the pharmacy simply fills the right bottle with the right dose of the right medication. In reality, more than 1.3 million people are injured every year by medication errors. Patients who receive the wrong dose or wrong type of medication are vulnerable to additional injuries...

Circumcision Injuries: When Is A Medical Malpractice Claim Allowed?

July 27, 2015,
The decision to circumcise an infant is an intensely personal one. Whether circumcision is done for religious reasons, hygiene reasons, or just as a personal preference, many parents still worry about the risks of such a delicate surgery on a newborn. Circumcision errors and injuries are uncommon, but they do happen. When a circumcision is...

Walgreens Announces Plans For “Virtual Medical Exams”; Are Patients At Risk?

July 21, 2015
Walgreens, the country’s largest retail pharmacy chain, has announced plans to create virtual medical services by the end of this year. The company has created an app which allows patients to see a doctor using the app on either mobile phones, tablet devices, or desktop computers. The app would allow patients to consult virtually with...
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