Medical Malpractice Articles

A leading patient safety organization recently released a detailed plan on how to prevent serious medication errors during the care of surgical…

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many disruptions.  One disruption was the cancelling of surgical procedures. According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, almost…

Miscommunication among healthcare providers during hospital patient handoffs can lead to serious medical errors and patient harm. What should be done to…

Sentinel events are broadly defined as preventable medical errors that seriously harm patients. They also are called “never events” because their potential…

Hospital-acquired infections are one of the most serious types of avoidable medical errors.  A group focused on improving patient safety has outlined…

According to a newly released report, over half of all doctors will be sued for medical malpractice during their careers. Medscape, an…

A recent review of medical malpractice claims identified the most common causes involved in lawsuits resulting in significant verdicts for the injured…

Breast cancer is one of the most deadly cancers for women.  Unfortunately, it is often misdiagnosed. Misdiagnosis is a common but potentially…

Recent research has shown that unclear communications – even seemingly minor – among healthcare providers can lead to potentially serious surgical errors….

Medical care in a hospital’s emergency room can be challenging given the serious conditions of many patients.  But not every decision or…

What are the potential benefits and dangers of employing technology to prevent medication mistakes, one of the most serious and common medical…