Posted on Mar. 24th, 2014 | in News, Surgical Errors
When trust in medical providers turns out to be unearned and a medical error is discovered, Pennsylvania patients have reason to be concerned and upset. These cases can involve many different problems including the wrong medication being prescribed, a missed diagnosis, surgical errors and more. Depending upon the situation, an individual healthcare professional can be… read more
Posted on Mar. 10th, 2014 | in News, Surgical Errors
In Pennsylvania and around the country, people seek medical treatment when injured every day. Some injuries may be treated easily while others can be more involved. When surgical errors occur, however, the increased complexity of such situations is tremendous. A single surgical error can lead to a worsened condition as well as out-of-pocket losses for… read more
Posted on Mar. 2nd, 2014 | in News, Surgical Errors
With recent media reports indicating that medical errors are the third leading cause of death around the United States, it is no wonder that Pennsylvania residents are concerned. The need to seek medical care can arise at any time and patients want to trust in the safety of that care. Surgical errors may not always… read more
Posted on Jan. 5th, 2014 | in News, Surgical Errors
Stories involving surgical errors are often sensationalized in the media to the point that residents of Pittsburgh don’t believe it could actually happen to them. Surely, their physician wouldn’t perform a wrong-site surgery and amputate a leg. Many surgical errors never hit the headlines, however. Patients suffer from a wide variety of post-op problems that… read more
Posted on Dec. 11th, 2013 | in News, Surgical Errors
Many residents of Pittsburgh turn to medical professionals in their darkest hours. For some it may be to get a second opinion after being diagnosed with cancer; for others, it may be to terminate an unwanted pregnancy. Most of the physicians in Pennsylvania have the necessary credentials and have been thoroughly vetted by the health… read more
Posted on Nov. 21st, 2013 | in News, Surgical Errors
Robotic surgery is often touted as a better alternative to traditional surgery, giving doctors greater visibility and precision which translates to smaller incisions and less pain and discomfort for patients. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Surgical errors still occur when a physician uses a robotic devise to perform various procedures. Aggressive marketing by… read more
Posted on Nov. 17th, 2013 | in News, Surgical Errors
Over the years, there has been a lot of research done on the effects of sleep deprivation. It has been shown to slow down reflexes, impair judgment and cause a person to be more forgetful. The question regarding sleep deprivation that researchers set out to answer this time around: “Are surgeons more likely to make… read more
Posted on Oct. 30th, 2013 | in News, Surgical Errors
Whether your surgery is considered elective or an emergency, you should receive the highest level of care. Yet, no one is perfect—not doctors, nor nurses or anyone else in the Pittsburgh operating room. There is always a chance of human error. Arguably the most common surgical errors are foreign objects such as sponges or surgical… read more
Posted on Oct. 26th, 2013 | in News, Surgical Errors
Patients in the greater Pittsburg area and around the nation have reason to be concerned about the safety of their healthcare and how to appropriate protect against medical errors. It only takes a minor oversight or surgeon mistake to cause severe and lasting repercussions. While the law allows people to seek compensation in the event… read more
Posted on Oct. 11th, 2013 | in News, Surgical Errors
Medical mistakes are a serious public health concern. It can be difficult to measure the exact number of medical errors made each year because the patient may or may not realize that their condition was worsened because of misdiagnosis, medication errors, surgical errors, infections or other ailments caused by inadequate care. Healthcare providers may also… read more
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