A Failure To Understand Conversions Kills

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  October 26, 2018

  A Failure To Understand Conversions Kills

  The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority has recommended that all hospitals in the state start measuring patients’ weight in kilograms instead of pounds. The change is recommended in the hope that healthcare providers will make less mistakes when figuring out medication dosages. According to the story, “Errors dosing chemotherapy drugs, blood thinners, and other pharmaceuticals can make treatment less effective or...

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  October 26, 2018

  ‘My Doctor Did Not Warn What Foods To Avoid While On Blood Thinners, Can I File A Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?’

  'My Doctor Did Not Warn What Foods To Avoid While On Blood Thinners, Can I File A Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?' Blood thinners have been prescribed by doctors for decades to treat a wide variety of medical conditions. While blood thinners are used in Pennsylvania and all across the U.S. to save lives, they can also pose threat to the patient's...

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  October 20, 2018

  Medical Errors Rampant In Pennsylvania And US

  A new documentary called “To Err Is Human” has caught our eye, especially because it focuses on medical errors that happen in the state of Pennsylvania. The documentary follows a family that suffered numerous hospital errors, including a missed cancer diagnosis that leads to a death in the family. The same family also suffered from a missed jaundice diagnosis that...

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  October 10, 2018

  Sexism in doctors can impact the diagnostic care women receive

  Medicine is supposed to be a field of work for compassionate people. The idea behind medical care is that doctors, nurses and other medical professionals can come to understand the nature of a malady a patient reports and help them address it. Unfortunately, the success of medical treatment is often directly tied to both the competency and biases of the...

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  October 3, 2018

  These misdiagnosed conditions can cause major trouble

  A misdiagnosed medical condition is every bit as serious as it sounds. If your doctor fails to properly diagnose your condition, it can lead to additional concerns that have a negative impact on your health. Any misdiagnosis is a big deal, however, some conditions have the potential to lead to a more severe illness or even death. Here are four commonly...

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  October 1, 2018

  How pharmacists and patients can reduce medication errors

  Patients in Pennsylvania often turn to pharmacists to get prescriptions filled or refiled or seek advice on over-the-counter medications or supplements. Pharmacists typically take precautions to reduce errors. However, it's estimated that around 20 percent of pharmacist-related medication errors may be due to dispensing mistakes. Because pharmacists are the last line of defense when it comes to catching such oversights,...

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  September 25, 2018

  Being overweight could lead to more trouble getting a diagnosis

  Living as an overweight adult in Pennsylvania or elsewhere in the United States isn't easy. Our culture tends to look at fat as a moral issue, rather than a health issue. People think of overweight adults as weak-willed or compulsive eaters, instead of seeing them as unique people. Obesity can stem from a number of other medical issues, from genetic...

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  September 19, 2018

  PSMA PET scans may be flawed

  Doctors in Pennsylvania and throughout the country may rely on PET imaging to help diagnose prostate cancer. However, some professionals are saying that it may have problems when it comes to accurately diagnosing patients. Those who are not diagnosed correctly may also experience changes in their treatment plans that may not be necessary. This is because tissue in other parts...

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  September 13, 2018

  Traumatic brain injuries alter family dynamics

  If a beloved family member was in an accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the entire family is affected by the aftermath. For many families, the loving relationships they shared with the injured person are irrevocably altered. A TBI can disrupt a marriage and even lead to a divorce. Such may be the case whether the victim is...

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  September 4, 2018

  Various factors can lead to medication errors

  When Philadelphia patients are prescribed medication for a troubling condition, they often hope and trust that the medicine will improve their health and well-being. However, when medication errors occur, the consequences can be serious for patients. There are a range of issues that can affect the likelihood of a medication error, and medical staff can improve safety by keeping an...

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