A recent article debunking the “myths” about medical malpractice appeared in a surprising publication: Chest. This is a journal published by the American College of Chest Physicians. Although the myths listed are those commonly held by physicians, they are also widely held by the public.
Blood is naturally able to clot, and that’s a good thing. Otherwise, our cuts and scrapes wouldn’t stop bleeding, and our bruises would keep getting bigger and bigger. But sometimes it’s a very good idea to hinder this clotting process, particularly in people at an increased risk of developing clots that can break off and travel to the brain, lungs or heart.
A study in the current issue of the Journal of Patient Safety says the number of deaths that occur because of preventable errors and mistakes in a hospital may be between 210,000 and 440,000 patients each year.
For the last several decades, the medical associations, pharmacy companies, and the insurance companies for both, have contended that there is a “malpractice crisis” in the United States. As a result, they have said, medical costs are escalating and doctors are leaving their medical practices.
Welcome to the Chemnick | Moen | Greenstreet blog “The Voice.” We have been representing victims of medical negligence for 30 years and hope to share what we have learned along the way. We will write about current legal events, post articles about the medical and legal professions, talk about technology and trial strategy, and share firm news.
