More than 250,000 people die every year due to medical errors, according to reports. This startling statistic causes some people to avoid medical care. Do patients have cause for concern or are they overestimating their level of risk? How often do medical errors...
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Signs of a brain aneurysm
A piercing headache that does not seem to go away may have you making a doctor's appointment. In some instances, you may bypass the office and seek emergency treatment. A brain aneurysm may burst with little to no warning. However, there are some symptoms that preset...
3 common types of birth injuries
Some birth injuries are minor while others may cause conditions that affect the baby for the rest of his or her life. Familiarizing yourself with some of the most common birth injuries can help you take action to prevent harm in the delivery room. These are three of...
Getting a second opinion can save patients’ lives
With all the wonders of modern technology in the medical field, misdiagnosis is still more common than most people think. These misdiagnoses are costly and may end up doing more harm than good for those who must treat a condition they do not have. For someone who is...
Why should you consider a second medical opinion?
Recently, you faced a major medical diagnosis, or perhaps your doctor's assessment of a minor medical diagnosis makes you feel uneasy. Either way, should you get a second opinion? Cleveland Clinic explores reasons to get a second medical opinion. Another physician's...
How important are near misses to medical error studies?
When most studies look at medical errors, they look at the instances where patients suffer adverse effects. These may range from allergic reactions to dismemberment and death. Studying the near misses that someone else catches and resolves before things go awry may...
Doctors are still misdiagnosing these serious conditions
From the time you entered adulthood, you have heard that you should not ignore certain symptoms that may indicate serious health conditions. Chest pain, unexplained weight loss, fever, unusual bleeding or others may have sent you to the doctor or even the emergency...
Bariatric surgery can be dangerous without support afterward
Obesity carries quite a few risks and consequences for overweight individuals. It can strain the heart, impact levels of pain and discomfort, or even put people at risk for secondary conditions, like diabetes. Unfortunately for those trying to regain control over...
How common are facial nerve injuries in infants?
It's hard to imagine a baby going through serious surgeries or treatments because of errors made while they were in the womb or during the birthing process. Sadly, however, many children are injured and do end up having serious birth injuries. Of the injuries that can...
Are you familiar with these forms of medical malpractice?
It’s easy to put all your trust in your medical team, as you rely on these professionals to provide you with top of the line care when you need it the most. Unfortunately, there are times when they don’t live up to expectations, which, in turn, affects your health and...