Maternal Mortality Going Down — Except In The United States
Gene Moen
February 16, 2017
Among the developed countries, only Mexico has a higher maternal mortality rate than the US.
Among the developed countries, only Mexico has a higher maternal mortality rate than the US.
A recent study in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology details how America is lagging behind nearly every other member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation
The case of Feres v. United States bars members of the military from suing the government under the FTCA for damages incurred during active duty, even as a result of another service member’s negligence.
According to a recent report, electronic health records may increase medical errors and malpractice liability.
A recent study confirms earlier research showing higher incidences of complications in medical care during "off hours"
A report to Congress recently highlighted the number and extent of inaccurate medical tests that are not sufficiently regulated by the FDA.
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, but often times the victims of these errors never learn the full story.
Sometimes a risk of a procedure occurs and it is not because the surgeon was negligent. But sometimes a risk occurs because of negligence. The informed consent form should not be used to shield surgeons from liability in both situations.
According to a 2013 study, about one-fourth of operating room errors are caused by technology and equipment problems.
Poorer outcomes occur in surgeries performed on the weekend and holidays. A recent study hopes to remedy this situation.