The standards for health care providers in New York
If someone files a medical malpractice lawsuit against a health care practitioner or facility, two of the things they need to prove are that the provider had a duty to the patient and that the patient did not receive the appropriate level of care. The first requirement is met by demonstrating that the person in question had a relationship with the provider.
Seeking a Gallbladder Surgical Errors Settlement
The gallbladder is a small organ that stores and releases the digestive fluid, bile secreted by the organ Liver. It plays crucial role in digestion of fats and their absorption in to digestive tract. Formation of small stones, the gallstones obstructs the flow of bile causing severe pain. The gallbladder is often removed to relieve the pain and avoid further complications.
A Cesarean Section Increases the Risk of Developing an Infection by a Factor of 20
A cesarean section or a C-section is performed to deliver a baby under circumstances where a vaginal delivery is not possible due to various complications. In a C-section procedure, a surgical incision is made in the mother’s abdomen and uterus to take the baby out.
A Slip & Fall Accident in a Hospital
Patients could slip, fall, and injure themselves during their stay in a hospital. Falls are usually caused due to hazards in the walkways, improper maintenance of hospital surroundings, and wet floors that do no warn passers-by about dangers of slipping, among others. Sometimes falls can be a result of medical negligence, which may involve a lawsuit being filed by the injured person.
Cataracts are a Cloudy and Painless Formation over the Eye Lens that can cause Blurring
Cataracts normally occur due to aging. A cataract surgery is performed to correct this condition, where the cataract is separated from the lens capsule and replaced with an intraocular lens implant or IOL. In cases where an IOL cannot be used, spectacles, or eye glasses are worn by the patient.
Cellulitis is a Fairly Common Non-Contagious Medical Condition
An Overview of cellulitis
Uncontrolled Diabetes can Lead to Kidney Damage, Heart Disease, or Stroke
Diabetes is a serious medical condition
Your Physician needs to Run the Right Diagnostics to Detect and Treat a Heart Attack
Characteristics of a Heart Attack
Anesthesiologists must Carefully Monitor Anesthesia and Oxygen Levels during Surgeries
What is Spinal Anesthesia?
Retained Surgical Instruments (RSI) and Medical Malpractice
A common medical malpractice in the surgical field involved retained surgical instruments in the patient’s body after surgery. This act of negligence can result in critical complications for the patient, causing severe pain, infection, and/or death.
