Bloodstream Infections With Central Lines
March 27, 2011
A central line is a tube placed in a large vein in the neck or chest used to provide necessary medical treatment, such as medications or fluids. A central line is usually put in in a hospital setting by a trained medical professional. If the central line is put in incorrectly or is not clean, a se[...]
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Will There Be Enough Doctors In The United States In The Future?
March 26, 2011
One argument that tort reformers like to make in support of their cause is that there will be a shortage of doctors in the United States if tort reform (that is, limiting the ability of victims of medical malpractice to be fairly compensated for their injuries) is not immediately passed into law. Th[...]
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Statistics Regarding Medical Malpractice Litigation
March 25, 2011
In a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine in 2006, it was observed that previous studies had shown that the great majority of patients who sustained a medical injury as a result of medical negligence did not file a claim. In reviewing a random sample of closed medical malpractice [...]
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The One Year Anniversary of the Health Care Law
March 24, 2011
March 23, 2011 was the one year anniversary of President Obama signing into law the Affordable Care Act, which gives Americans greater freedoms and choices in their health care and reduces some of the power of health insurance companies. Although there are attempts in Congress to repeal the law, and[...]
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Part Three – Avoiding Surgical Mistakes
March 22, 2011
Whether your surgical procedure is necessary due to an immediate medical condition or is elective surgery, whether your surgery is considered major surgery or a minor procedure, there are steps you can take to reduce surgical medical errors. Surgery performed on the wrong side (for instance, surgery[...]
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More Tips to Help You Avoid Medical Errors – Part Two
March 21, 2011
Our last blog discussed ways that you can avoid becoming a victim of medical errors involving medications. Today, we discuss some ways you can help prevent medical errors while you are in the hospital. Avoiding Hospital Errors If you have a choice, choose a hospital that has much experience in provi[...]
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Some Tips to Help You Prevent Medical Errors – Part One
March 20, 2011
As many as 44,000 to 98,000 people die in hospitals in the United States every year as a result of medical errors, and many more suffer serious or permanent injuries as a result of preventable medical errors. While many people rely on the knowledge and expertise of their health care providers to ass[...]
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Use of Potassium Iodide (KI) For Radiation Exposure
March 19, 2011
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a fact sheet regarding the use of potassium iodide (KI) during radiation emergencies in light of the nuclear power plant explosions in Japan. Radiation is a form of energy that occurs naturally in our environment. There are different ty[...]
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Pressure Ulcers (Bed Sores) In Nursing Home Residents
March 19, 2011
Pressure ulcers (bed sores) are wounds caused by unrelieved pressure on the skin, most commonly occurring at the elbows, heels, hips, and over other bony prominences. Between 2% and 28% of nursing home residents have pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers are classified based on the depth of the soft t[...]
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The Truth About Medical Malpractice Insurance Costs
March 18, 2011
In its analysis of medical malpractice insurance premiums (the amounts paid by doctors and other health care providers for their professional malpractice insurance coverage), medical malpractice claims, insurance companies profits, and the impact of medical malpractice laws restricting victims righ[...]
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