Medical Malpractice
Stevens-Johnsons Syndrome, TEN & Medical Malpractice: The Facts
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a little-known but life-threatening disorder of the skin and mucous membranes. It is caused by an allergic reaction to prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and, although SJS typically starts off with mild flu-like symptoms, it can rapidly progress into a blistering, peeling rash that can become necrotic. Without treatment, many patients…
Read MoreRacism in Health Care – Finding Equity Through Education
The United States Health Care System is plagued with professional bias and systemic racism that go all the way back to the days of slavery, according to experts and medical students hoping to make big changes to today’s curriculum. These inequities add up to disparate and sometimes tragic outcomes for Black and minority patients –…
Read MoreRacial Bias and Healthcare Decision-Making Algorithms
A recent study found that a common healthcare risk-prediction algorithm used in hospitals across the country demonstrates a racial bias, both reflecting real world attitudes and negatively affecting the level of care provided to black patients. This algorithm predicts which patients will benefit from extra medical care, and researchers found that it significantly underestimates the…
Read MoreOB-GYN Group Accuses Prisma Health of “Life-Threatening Medical Incompetence” in Lawsuit
A recent court filing by South Carolina OB-GYN Associates alleges the group left the Prisma Health network due to ongoing dangerous conditions at the hospital formerly known as Palmetto Baptist Richland. The allegations are part of a counter-suit filed by S.C. OB-GYN Associates in response to Prisma’s lawsuit filed against the doctors, for breaking their…
Read MoreThe National Nursing Shortage Has Serious Ramifications
Understaffing is a common theme in healthcare, highlighted by the current coronavirus pandemic. This has been an ongoing problem for decades, with medical professionals continuously sounding the alarm. However, with their warnings seemingly falling on deaf ears, a healthcare system is only as strong as its weakest links. Sick people don’t stop coming to the…
Read MoreNew Legislation to Allow Military Personnel to File Medical Malpractice Claims
Service members and their families have been fighting for decades to overturn the Feres Doctrine, a 70-year-old court ruling that blocks members of the military and their families from suing the government for injuries like medical malpractice and wrongful death. However, all this is poised to change with recent federal legislation. The 2020 National Defense Authorization…
Read MoreDoctor Arrested for Performing Surgeries Without Women’s Consent
On Friday, November 8, federal authorities arrested a VA doctor on charges of healthcare fraud and false statements. Javaid Perwaiz, 69, was under investigation by the FBI for nearly a year after receiving a tip from a hospital employee who suspected Perwaiz was performing unnecessary surgeries on his patients. According to an article at ABC…
Read MoreDanger of EHRs in the Realm of Medical Malpractice
The proliferation of electronic health records (EHRs) in the medical industry has resulted in a number of benefits for doctors and patients. However, it has also created some serious, negative results. The amount of work that goes into updating these records can lead to burnout and a lack of personal interaction with patients to focus…
Read MoreDoctors Warned About UNCs Pediatric Heart Surgery Program Amidst Patient Deaths
According to a recent New York Times report, University of North Carolina officials ignored serious warnings from their own pediatric cardiology medical professionals concerning serious issues within the pediatric heart surgery program at UNC Children’s Hospital. Disregarding the concerns about a lack of support and resources within the program, UNC refused to publicize key measures…
Read MoreHow Long Does a Medical Malpractice Case Take?
Victims of malpractice typically suffer severe injuries and find themselves struggling with medical bills and lost income. It is normal to want to know how long a malpractice case may take, from beginning to end, or when it might settle out of court. Even if a case does settle out of court, a plaintiff still…
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