Although you might expect that the doctors treating you at the hospital work for the hospital, often times they do not.
A recent study found that pediatric patients who received telemedicine care were less likely to go on to receive inpatient care than patients who received in-person neurology care.
Defendants nearly always require confidentiality when settling claims. While it benefits them, it most often does not benefit the safety of all patients.
A recent study of seven hospitals in the UK found the presence of all manner of insects, 90% of which were carrying bacteria potentially harmful to humans.
Half of all injuries suffered by patients is preventable. Of those injuries, 12% are considered severe.
Physician Assistants must take reasonable care when removing suspicious skin lesions.
A recent study found there was no significant difference in outcomes between doctors trained under 100 hour work week conditions and those working fewer hours.
Recently an intrepid New York Times journalist compelled the North Carolina Children’s Hospital to release mortality data. This led to changes and improvements in patient safety.
