Infection cases are among the most, if not the most, difficult type of medical malpractice cases.
A “growing movement,” including both doctors and the relatives of those hurt or killed in operations, is advocating for putting audio and video recording devices in operating rooms to allow for greater transparency.
A recent article published in the Seattle Times details how Seattle-area hospitals fared in recent a Consumer Reports analysis of a hospital’s ability to prevent patients from acquiring infections.
A new study found that the combination of antidepressants and NSAIDs results in an increased risk for hospitalization for intracranial hemorrhage.
A recent Consumer Reports article describes a link between respectful treatment by health care works and fewer preventable medical errors. Unfortunately the converse is true: disrespectful doctors and nurses make more medical errors causing harm.
For years doctors have used glyburide for gestational diabetes, even though the FDA has never approved that it be used for such treatment. A new study suggests doing so may not be safe.
A new study shows that the combination of antidepressants and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications can increase the risk of intracranial bleeding
Recently, three top national medical systems decided to stop low volume procedures from occurring in their systems, ostensibly to increase patient safety
A new smartphone app allows clinicians to share patient photos for the purpose of aiding in tricky diagnoses.
After a major surgery, where a patient goes for care for postoperative complications had a big impact on how well they recovered. Returning to the same hospital where the surgery occurred allows for continuity of care and results in less chance of death.