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A new federal regulation may require private accreditors to reveal the violations found to the public Medical errors and malpractice are a leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 9.5% of annual deaths, but how many does the public know about? Healthcare facilities and nursing homes are given routine inspections by private […]
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Many patients who receive an initial diagnosis choose to seek a second opinion, and according to one recent study, in a significant percentage of cases, they’re right to do so. Health policy researchers at the Mayo Clinic analyzed records of hundreds of patients who had come to the clinic for a second opinion. The findings […]
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New York medical malpractice attorney discusses disturbing findings Hospitals often fail to accurately document medical errors and adverse reactions to medical treatment of children observed by family members and reported to hospital staff, according to a recent, nationwide study. “Our results suggest that whether we are talking about safety surveillance research or operational hospital quality […]
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Patient misidentification is far too prevalent in our healthcare system, a silent crisis that can maim or kill. It’s preventable, another treatable condition that can be tended to with the right amount of attention from doctors and nursing staff. According to a 2016 National Patient Misidentification Report of nurses, physicians and practitioners within IT, the […]
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We trust physicians to deliver prompt, effective care. Accurate diagnosis leads to accurate treatment. Clear communication leads to a stronger doctor-patient bond. There are expectations for the Hippocratic Oath to be upheld. Swift and direct care from a physician can prolong life, as is often the case with skilled medical professionals. However, sometimes our care […]
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A tired physician can make for sloppy patient care. Currently, there is a sixteen hour shift cap for first year medical residents to ensure that an adequate amount of rest is given to physicians and assistants. However, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) is seeking to lift the ban, citing the need for […]
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Misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose account for more malpractice claims than any other error For too many injured patients, the error in treatment comes right at the beginning of the process. A 25-year study published in the BMJ found that errors in diagnosis account for 28.6% of paid malpractice claims. The study analyzed over 350,000 paid […]
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Surgical mistakes made by doctors often result in serious injuries and fatalities. And many of these mistakes absolutely never should have happened – they could have been easily avoided if the surgeons involved followed proper protocol to ensure patient safety. These aptly named “never events” have become some of the most common causes of injuries […]
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Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, after heart disease and cancer, accounting for more than 250,000 deaths every year, according to a recent, nationwide study. However, the study’s authors note that such figures could be even higher since death certificates in the United States do not include medical […]
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A proposed law that would benefit victims of medical malpractice has died in the New York State Senate as the legislative session came to a close with no action taken on it. Known as “Lavern’s Law,” the bill would change the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. Under current law, victims of […]
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