The results of a recent study suggest that where you choose to deliver your baby may affect the chances of having a c-section.
The American Medical Association has published an article calling for reforms regarding the practice of overlapping surgeries, and how it is disclosed to the patient.
A recent study found that patients at teaching hospitals generally fare better than those at smaller community hospitals.
Virginia Mason joins the University of Washington in confirming that the practice of booking overlapping surgeries exists outside of Swedish.
A recent study showed that those who survive sepsis, especially younger patients, had a substantially increased risk of seizures long after discharge from the hospital.
Cedar-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles issued a study (a randomized controlled trial) on inpatient virtual reality use.
The trend of hospitals acquiring private practices continues with the recent acquisitions by EvergreenHealth Medical Center.
Many hospitals have increased the use of “independent contractors” to provide hospital care.
Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services issues a report indicating that 29% of patients in rehab hospitals suffered some kind of harm resulting from their care.
It is difficult for victims of hospital acquired infections to bring claims, because it is hard to prove how the infection was acquired and whether that was the result of the negligence of the hospital.
