Is There A Lower Standard Of Care During Holidays?

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  December 29, 2018

  Is There A Lower Standard Of Care During Holidays?

  We know that the holidays are just getting behind us, something you are probably thankful for right now. One thing that caught our attention was an article pointing out that going to the hospital in July, over the weekend, or during the holidays “can be riskier for patients because of factors such as medical, errors, understaffing or staff fatigue.” Have...

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  December 28, 2018

  The Reality Of Sepsis and Infections In Hospitals

  Today, we want to dive into hospital-acquired infections and sepsis, two of the biggest killers in the healthcare industry. We already know that medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death in the country, but what many people do not realize is just how many of those deaths are the result of infections or sepsis. According to sepsis.org, a...

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  December 22, 2018

  Pennsylvania Has Nursing Home Oversight Problems

  We just read an editorial that highlights the importance of strong oversight of nursing homes. The article follows that case of an Arkansas-based nursing home company that at one time had $3 billion in revenue and operated many nursing homes here in Pennsylvania. They have since faced litigation for violations ranging from, “poor training, medication errors, skeletal staffing, and even...

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  December 21, 2018

  Medication Mistakes Can Kill

  We know that you expect the healthcare professionals you see to keep you safe and make you better. Unfortunately, there are times when they make your situation worse. One place that many errors occur is at the pharmacy with your medications. Whether it is because the pharmacist was tired after a long day or that they simply missed a step,...

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  December 15, 2018

  Hospital Investigated After Misleading Coroner

  While we usually try to stay in our area with the stories we bring you, today we think it is necessary to highlight an incident out of Tennessee that is unfolding right now. What we know is that late last year, a patient at Vanderbilt University Medical Center was set to receive a routine sedative from a nurse. Unfortunately, that...

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  December 14, 2018

  College Student’s Medical Records Completely Wrong

  Morgan Gleason has a rare autoimmune disease that has left her with symptoms such as muscle weakness and skin rashes. She has been dealing with it since she was little, but she’s in college now. After a recent visit to the doctor’s office, she requested her medical records, something she does after each visit. She saw that they said she...

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  December 8, 2018

  Millions To Woman Who Had Stomach Removed

  We just found out that an Allegheny County jury has awarded $19 million to a woman who says her stomach was removed for no reason during surgery. This all began in 2011 when Rebecca Ball, who was 29 at the time, went to see doctors at UPMC for severe gastrointestinal problems. She says that when doctors could not figure out...

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  December 7, 2018

  Should I Hire a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Near Me?

  A quick Google search for medical malpractice attorneys in your area may turn up hundreds if not thousands of results, with many attorneys claiming that they specialize in medical malpractice. However, it is oftentimes the case that the lawyer’s actual office is miles and miles away. The success of your medical malpractice claim hinges largely on the expertise and negotiating...

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  December 1, 2018

  Surgeon Uses Robot And Messes Up

  You may have heard of the Da Vinci surgical device that has been helping surgeons in the operating room. It is an extremely dexterous robot that is able to perform the most delicate procedures with precision. It has been a great tool for surgeons to use, but the thing main this is this – they must know how to use...

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  November 30, 2018

  Medical Records Can Be Wrong

  According to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, “nearly 1 in 10 people who access (health) records online end up requesting they be corrected for a variety of reasons.” Our medical records are likely full of errors. While you may not think that is a big deal, it can be if it ends up resulting in...

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